Jordan Mulach
New data shows even more new cars are thirstier and dirtier than claimed
The AAA has continued to test Australia's most popular vehicles against their fuel consumption and emissions claims, with some damning results.
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Kia Sportage vs MG HS
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2022 Kia Sportage - S
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, SUV, Petrol, FWD
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2024 MG HS - Vibe
1.5 L, 7-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
S
Variant
Vibe
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
115kW / 192Nm
Power and torque
119kW / 250Nm
—
753km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
—
753km
Power
115kW
Power
119kW at 5600 rpm
Torque
192Nm
Torque
250Nm at 4400 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
9.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
6.2 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
170g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
4660 mm
Length
4574 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1685 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1876 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
145 mm
Front track
—
Front track
1574 mm
Rear track
—
Rear track
1593 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
Boot space
543 L
Boot space
463 L
Kerb weight
—
Kerb weight
3417 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2005 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1989 kg
Tare weight
—
Tare weight
1516 kg
Braked towing capacity
1650 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
235/65 R17 104H
Front tyres
215/60 R17 V
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
235/65 R17 104H
Rear tyres
215/60 R17 V
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
4
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
19°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
28°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.0 ”
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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