GAC E8 HEV vs Kia Sportage
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the GAC E8 HEV and the Kia Sportage as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: GAC International Philippines, Inc. and KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary). Last verified .
Photo: GAC Philippines, via gacgroup.com.
GAC E8 HEV
GL variant
- SRP
- ₱1,858,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱32,333
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia Sportage
EX variant
- SRP
- ₱1,978,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱34,421
How they differ
- The GAC E8 HEV is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,858,000, which is ₱120,000 (6%) below the Kia Sportage at ₱1,978,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the E8 HEV is estimated at ₱32,333 a month against ₱34,421 for the Sportage, a difference of ₱2,088 a month.
- The Sportage makes more power (235 PS against 140.1 PS for the E8 HEV).
- The Sportage has more torque (367 Nm against 180 Nm for the E8 HEV).
- The E8 HEV has the larger engine (1,999 cc against 1,598 cc for the Sportage).
- The E8 HEV is the longer vehicle (4,920 mm against 4,660 mm for the Sportage).
- The E8 HEV seats 7, the Sportage seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | GAC E8 HEVGL, ₱1,858,000 | Kia SportageEX, ₱1,978,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2.0L Atkinson-cycle gasoline hybrid | 1.6L turbo gasoline hybrid (Gamma II 1.6 T-GDI with permanent magnet synchronous motor) |
| Displacement (differs) | 1999 cc | 1598 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 140.1 PS | 235 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 180 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,500 | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 17.9 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro IV | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | n/a | 1.49 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion |
| Motor power (differs) | 134 kW | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1928 mm | 1865 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1760 mm | 1665 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2930 mm | n/a |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 181 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1925 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 60 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 345 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson strut | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion beam | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 225/55R17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | 17" alloy | 18" alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Cruise control, rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera | Cruise control, front and rear parking distance warning, rear view monitor |
| Stability control (differs) | ESP with hydraulic brake assist, hill-hold and hill-descent control | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and downhill brake control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 14.6" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 8.8" LCD | 12.3" digital cluster |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | Projection LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Passive entry and push-button start | Smart key with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | Manual sliding doors, electric sunroof, 6 speakers, 6-way power driver seat with memory | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 150,000 km basic; 8 years or 150,000 km on power battery, drive motor and motor control unit | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.