Car Comparison Kia Sportage III crossover and Skoda Yeti I crossover. What kind of crossover is better to choose a kia sportage or skoda yeti? Overview Dorestaylova Yeti from academician

23.10.2020

Unfortunately, in our campaign there was no Djukka or Kashka, one of which was also planned to take a test. Representatives of the NISSAN dealer centers as one told that to issue a car they need a request, time to match the request, permission, approval, confirmation of approval, resolution with printing and fingerprints of all employees of the editorial board. Just, of course. Well nothing. Talented group members and in incomplete composition were able to play a good batch.

Many will immediately pay attention that the company has gotten enough solumed. Cars are distinguished by dimensions, engines, transmissions, equipment and price. However, our task in this test is not to identify the winner and the loser. It is more interesting to see who each car is focused and how much customer expectations coincide with real possibilities. After all, no matter how cool, all three cars belong to the class of compact all-wheel drive crossovers. And by and large, small discrepancies in the characteristics are not so great as similar consumer qualities.

At first glance it may seem that Opel is one of the smallest crossovers. But it is not. Mokka, for example, above the sport for 2.3 cm, is 5.5 cm longer, and the juka is significantly larger in all respects.

Let's start, of course, from a beginner. As it should be, Opel Mokka was born due to the efforts of two parents: Opel and the Korean division of Chevrolet Dat. In a happy family, Tripen was born at once (Mokka had two more twin brothers Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax, and the latter will appear in Russia, however, under the less ambiguous name of Tracker).

But despite the joint German-Korean platform Gamma II, the external data does not allow to doubt that we are all the Opel, very cute and pretty Opel. The absence in the design of the exterior of any brutality, the contours of the headlights and a variety of chrome and silvery "Ryyshchki" -dasklovka immediately determine the target audience - it undoubtedly female.

The opposite of Opel Mokka - Kia Sportage. "Korean" literally exudes the aggression with all its appearance, although it is no less chrome decorations, but they are more like a pathos. In many respects, it is attractive attention to the style that the style was a key factor in popularizing KIA crossover. It is a pity that the test car found himself in an inexpressive dark gray color, not a corporate orange.

Skoda Yeti - such a unisex. It will also look at the same harmonious girl, and a middle-aged man. The main thing - again, correctly pick up the corresponding color. And if at the beginning of his career, the exterior of the "agenous man" seemed a little frivolous for the pragmatic brand of Skoda, then after the release of brighter competitors, Yeti's stylist became quite ordinary.

Interior. The most roomy of the whole triple, of course, was Kia Sportage - he is the biggest. There is enough space for everyone without exception, but it is especially comfortable for those who will be located on a convenient and wide sofa with the largest from the Trinity with a margin of foot space.

In addition, Kia crossover is the most expensive in appearance and touch interior: high-quality finishing materials with inserts from black lacquered plastic, spectacular instrument shield, touchscreen display of the multimedia system and (in our configuration) leather interior and panoramic hatch. And the most pleasant thing is that this wealth does not go against ergonomics - to use almost all the functions intuitively simple.

The second volume is Skoda Yeti. The main feature of the Czech crossover is the second row, three parts of which can be adjusted separately by changing the tilt of the back or moving the seat back and forth. It is from the selected position of the rear armchaks depends on the cabin in the cabin or in the trunk.

The appearance of the interior of the Skoda is the simplest - does not save even advanced radio tape recorder with a large touchscreen display. It should be noted that, unlike two rivals, Yeti got into a modest configuration. However, the quality of materials does not cause complaints, and the ergonomics are traditionally magnificent.

Despite the fact that Mokka is longer than Yeti, the place in the Opel is a little less. A man with a growing 180 cm sits for himself almost right, and it doesn't go to stay at the back of the threesome speech - in the width, the German crossover from all direct and indirect competitors wins Nissan Juke and Suzuki SX4.

Gold up the rear row and from the point of view of landing - the unregulated back is set too vertically, and the pillow of the sofa is short - it will be convenient only to people with perfect posture. Tactile sensations from the interior are leaving favorable impressions, the design pleases the eye is a little less than in Kia. The only thing that you have to get used to, - the placer of the buttons on the front panel, among which you do not immediately find the desired one.

But the Opel Mokka has the most comfortable landing behind the wheel. Baranka has the most optimal thickness and diameter, the chair tightly hugs lateral support, but just as much as it is necessary. The weight of the adjustments, including the change in the length of the pillow, allows you to choose the position of the seat for any landing.

The driver's seat Skoda is a little worse - it pleases the verified profile and as a dense filler, but by the number of settings loses to the Opolevsky. But the relief of the KIA seat relief is only visual - the sporty shop has the widest and flat chair with unbearable lateral support. But it is on such seats that will be convenient to people of a dense complex.

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The biggest trunk is predictable at Kia Sportage - 564 liters. He is the only one who in the underground is a full-size "outstanding". Skoda Yeti cargo compartment of 405 liters is the most functional transformation - the rear armchairs can not only be moved or folded, but also pull out from the cabin. The most modest hold of Opel Mokka - 362 liters. Its opportunities are quite enough for urban needs.

Dynamic characteristics and handling.

By high-speed parameters, the undisputed leader - Skoda Yeti. Its turbocharged engine 1.8 with a capacity of 152 horsepower takes a crossover to 100 km / h in 9 seconds. But the most pleasant thing is that worthy protocol figures TTX completely coincide with the sensations. The aspectness with which Yeti responds to the jurisdiction of the accelerator, boils to the hooligan Manera of movement.

Yes, and the chassis of the Czech crossover is ready for provocations. Skoda is perfectly kept in the turns, and, especially, on a straight line. And the steering does not leave the gaps in unity with the machine. For active ride, a preselective DSG box is well suited and the possibility of including sports mode. It is afraid of only one - "torn" ride when electronics is confused with the inclusion of low or high transmission.

More interesting to manage Opel Mokka. Opel suspension is tuned more sensitive, and the steering wheel amplifier is larger than the Skoda. At the expense of this, accuracy increases both in the deviation by the driver "Baranki" and in the reactions of the car itself.

Oh, be at the Opel Motorus more powerful, he would greatly looked in the role of Drivers Car. However, the slow mocke is not called: the old atmospheric engine 1.8 honestly takes on its 140 forces, evenly accelerating and picking up in the upper zone of the tachometer. In addition, a smooth, but terminated six-speed "automatic" works in a pair.

Kia Sportage in high-speed disciplines - outsider. It is clear that he is heavier than the rivals at 75-80 kg, but this is not the difference in weight, which justifies such a sluggish dynamics. The reason is uniformly smeared across the tachometer scale and six transmissions of the gasoline double-liter motor, without pronounced pickup.

Two reconnaissance 150-strong Motor Kia is useless - acceleration does not achieve this, which is especially sad when overtook. In addition, Kia Sportyja has the most non-informative steering wheel - in the incomplete zone, he "hangs out", and when turning, it turns about the artificial "step" in the effort. However, behind the road "Korean" holds properly, not allowing not noticeable rolls, no departure from the trajectory.

Riding comfort.

But in this nomination Kia Sportage spoke better than his rivals. In the cabin "Korean" pleases, first of all, silence. The noise insulation of the crossover is perfectly coping with both the root of tires and the sound of the engine. True, here Kia had a phora in the form of friction winter tires, while Skoda and Opel moved on spikes. But the work of the suspension of Sports in the leveling of domestic koldobin does not need any kind of. Crossover without choker swallows all pavements flaws.

A little worse with the realities of Russian roads, Skoda Yeti copes. Small and medium pendants also noticing, but passengers in the cabin shakes stronger than in Kia. Large obstacles are better to try to ride - not even an hour, as shock absorbers can climb on the back. Despite the presence of studded rubber, the "snow man" did not bother and obsessive noise accompaniment.

Surprised Opel Mokka - it was he who turned out to be the loudest that the focus is usually not peculiar. The winding of the wind, the root of the tires and the sound of the engine work, especially at high speeds - all this makes adding the sound of the radio, and passengers talk louder. Expect from a dense and tuned to active suspension suspension of the lull comfort is meaningless - either one or another. She does not allow breaks, but with the accuracy of the gramophone needle passes into the salon the slightest irregularities of the road.

Off-road opportunities.

This test may seem meaningless - the lion's share of compact crossovers is sold in Russia exclusively in the monotriferous version. And even those who choose 4x4 modifications, most often come from the asphalt, except for the primer. Car manufacturers are also known, so do not greatly bother with all-terrestrial abilities of their models. But since the test Opel Mokka, Skoda Yeti and Kia Sportage row all four wheels, do not find the limit of their possibilities outside asphalt.

The declared road clearance in Kia Sportage is less than all - 172 mm. Skoda Yeti and Opel Mokka are 180 mm. All three cars are equipped with assistants during descent, Opel and Kia have an additionally helping the horque attitude system. And only the sporting has an electronic coupling blocking.

Surprise presented Sportyj. It turned out that this sparkling chrome, xenon and LEDs glamorous "Korean", which looks great in the parking lot of the business center or fitness club, is better and easier to crawl through the hills covered snow. First, only Kia has electronic clutch blocking. Secondly, he has the wider, albeit non-peashed tires, which in the deep and loose snow increased the contact spot. Thirdly, Korean has the most loyal settings of the electronic "collars" - the anti-test system and ESP intervened very correctly, not particularly completely interfering with the movement of the wheels and reset the revolutions.

Well, fourth, on the off-road Kia Sportage, the "sleepy" engine settings and gearbox was helped - precisely because of the fact that Korean has absolutely smooth thrust without peak pickups, in a tight of the virgin on it, it is easy to move evenly with a risk to erase Skip the car. But putting a more heavy Kia on the belly easier - the sporty car has the smallest distance to the land under the protection of the crankcase.

Judging by the title, it would be possible to assume that for the White Czech crossover, almost untouched snow hills will be native elements. And, in general, Yeti did not disappoint, overcoming all the obstacles in which we sent it.

But to flounder in the snow, it takes a little bit more careful to work a gas pedal. In addition, it is desirable to still translate the DSG box to manual mode, since the accelerator is too active game again confuses two transmissions clutches. But the Skoda has the most correct front bumper in the form, which without a special feet allows you to climb enough cool lifts.

But Opel Mokka with the front bumper is a real trouble. For a third of the obstacles that Kia and Skoda overcame without problems, we were afraid to send themselves because of the possibility of damaging the front bumper or at least tear it off the "skirt". But the potential of moksa is defined.

Let be climbing on a snowy virulence of Opel the most difficult - often you have to retreat back and punch the way the second, the third time: the car lacks the thrust on the "Nizakh", and on the upper border of turns there is a risk of overpaying the damper gas pedal and break. Mocca prevents the mockery and overwhelming safety electronics, working as ahead - it had to turn it off. But still, Opel crawls on a fairly deep snow - and in a straight line, and in the mountain! Only requires the driver of an experienced hand. So we will not dare to move from the asphalt on the mocke, but if necessary, the crossover will pass on the light off-road.

Allow yourself to call and move from this slide Mokka could not. What people from Opel thought, making a four-wheel drive crossover with a "lying on the ground", which Mokka clings almost everything, is strongly incomprehensible. Even if the potential owner never turns out to be outside the asphalt, in the city when parking Opel opens will gather all the wipers.

Manufacturers offer motorists wide. Each of them has its weighty advantages and some drawbacks. How can the buyer can do the right choice when buying a car, and choose exactly the model that will satisfy all its requests? In today's review, we will try to give an objective assessment of Skoda Yeti, which we will compare with its direct competitor. The enemy "Cech" will become a long-time leading position in the domestic automotive market due to its magnificent exterior design and satisfactory dynamic and high-speed characteristics. What car is better than Kia Sportyj or Skoda Yeti? We will try to answer this question in today's review.

Kia Sportage or Skoda Yeti is compact crossovers long leading the struggle for the championship in the domestic market.

A little about the design of the exterior

Specifications

Car model:	Skoda Yeti 1.8 TSI 4 × 4	KIA SPORTAGE 2.0 CRDI
Producing country:	Czech Republic	South Korea (assembly of the Slovan)
Body type:	sUV	sUV
Number of places:	5	5
Number of doors:	4	4
Engine volume, cube. cm:	1798	1995
Power, l. p. / about. Min.:	160/6200	136/4000
Maximum speed, km / h:	200	182
Acceleration up to 100 km / h, with:	9	10.5
Type of drive:	4x4	front
PPC:	6 MCPP	6 MCPP
Fuel Type:	AI-95	DT
Consumption per 100 km:	city 9.8; Route 6.6	city 7 Route 5.2
Length, mm:	4422	4440
Width, mm:	1793	1855
Height, mm:	1691	1635
Clearance, mm:	180	172
Tire size:	235/55 R17	215/70 R16
Curb weight, kg:	1430	1458
Full weight, kg:	1865	1912
The volume of the fuel tank:	60	55

One of the key factors of the popularity of the Parketnik Kia is an external look that exudes confidence and aggression. If the machine is made in branded orange style, fans simply will not be able to resist delicious exclamations. A particularly strong impression "Korean" produces. The athletic and red design of the exterior deserves only positive feedback. Designers were bored for glory and created a really unsurpassed refined car style.

Kia Sportage car - Dream of every woman

Unlike the Korean car, the externally "Czech" looks more more. Of course, but no color will not put Skoda in one row with a sporting party regarding the attractiveness of external design. Behind the wheel of the "snow man" will be the same thing a middle-aged man and a young girl, although the strict, male exterior design allows you to say that this car is more suitable for men. There is nothing supernatural in the appearance of the Czech car, and therefore Korean has a significant advantage in terms of external design.

Skoda Yeti - crossover with strict character

A few words about the interior

Regarding the ergonomics of the Korean car, it is impossible to say anything bad. A sufficiently convenient electrical console did not cause special complaints. One explicit drawback is thick racks that limit the review. Ergonomics Skoda features a high level of convenience of elements. The driver's seat in the Czech car is great. It is worth noting the effective rollers of lateral support, which in Kia Sportage are not very well adapted to perform their functions, and the driver's chair compared to Czech cars is a little worse, it does not look like elastic and stuffed. The big deficiency of Skoda Yeti is the closest. The lounge is not suitable, because on the sofa of the rear seat, only two people can fit, not staring their movements.

In Kia Sportage, on the contrary,. Trips to long-term distances will bring pleasure to passengers. If there is a choice between Yeti or Sportage in terms of internal design, the advantage has "Korean". By the way, Kia also has a suitable trunk than Skoda.

Comfort and comfort - here are the distinctive characteristics of the cabin Kia Sportage

Dynamic characteristics

Test drive car Skoda Yeti:

- indisputable leader in speed characteristics. A 152-strong 1.8 liter turbocked engine disperses the "PARTNER" up to one hundred only nine seconds. The accelerator pedal reacts well to the actions of the driver. Czech car perfectly enters the turns of any complexity and perfectly keeps on a straight line. Kia has lower speed and dynamic characteristics. "Korean" a little harder enemy, but this is not the main reason why Sportage is inferior in a speed contest. Uniformly stretched thrust over the entire length of the gear at all speeds, with a sufficiently high volume of the engine, without "explosive" points. This is the main reason for the "rotten" stroke of the Korean car. The acceleration of Kia boasts also cannot, there are certain problems when overtaking. Regarding dynamic characteristics is significantly inferior. Here the Czech car took revenge after his defeat in terms of indoor and external design.

Kia Sportage Test Drive:

Let's sum up

It has time to summarize. After comparing two similar among themselves, "it can be said that" Korean "has an advantage over the" Cech "in terms of internal and external design, but here is the speed and dynamic characteristics above the non-zezic Skoda Yeti. So the choice of one of two compact crossovers is worth in accordance with the buyer's requests. If the car is bought for the beautiful half of humanity, then this is undoubtedly, there must be Kia Sportage. For a more efficient ride that requires higher dynamic and, it is better to approach Skoda Yeti.

Overview of available crossovers

The popularity of small crossovers in Russia, as in Europe, is growing rapidly. And the variety of models is so great that they are no longer possible to embrace with one review. In this material we will tell about seven most affordable - from 700,000 to 900,000 rubles for basic performance.

Crossovers made a coup in the consciousness of motorists and created a powerful consumer incentive - this fact no longer will deny. Born in the 90s as an evolutionary branch of SUVs, they are often deprived of an all-time arsenal, but they have retained other advantages - a capacity, a comfortable move, high landing.

A particularly rapid increase in the popularity of crossovers began since automakers began to produce available compact versions. It is these cars most like the most significant part of motorists - citizens. "Lightweight" driver's ergonomics and a feeling of dimensions, dynamics and maneuverability, fuel efficiency ... and plus to that - a spacious salon, softened suspension under the unable roads and, which is important, the image of a significant car.

Restyling: was not

Drive: Front or Full

Clearance: 17 cm

Dimensions: 441x182x166 cm

Ragge volume: 591-1.436 l

For the development of "IX35" KIA did not regret neither the forces, neither the funds nor the time - on the car, which came to the shift superpopular in the old world, and we have a special rate "Hyundai Tucson". And so that the crossover came out even more "European", work on the design and finishing was transferred to the German division "Hyundai" in Rüsselsheim.

In the car implemented a new stylist "flowing sculpture." Appearance and in fact turned out to be spectacular - in the Frankfurt Automotive Exhibition 2009, the crossover collected around him crowds of visitors. The interior of "IX35" by German specialists managed to do as much expressive: the instrument panel, highlighted by a pleasant blue light and decorated with sickle metal inserts, looks spectacularly, but not even sickly.

Technical filling "IX35" at height. Traditional passenger chassis with McPherson front and multi-dimensional suspension racks - rear gives the desired compromise of comfort and manageability. The new six-speed automatic transmission almost completely implements the potential of gasoline and diesel engines. Buyers can choose a more economical front-wheel drive modification "IX35" or a version with the drive to all wheels.

"If" Tucson "looked very pragmatic, I would even say promotion, then in the appearance" IX35 "is noticeable designer designers to the beautifulness, if not to say umployment."

Dmitry Gronsky, "Klakson" № 4 '2010

Crossovers "IX35" are equipped with a 2.0 MPI gasoline or diesel "2.0 CRDI", and the turbodiesel on the older modification, with the same volume, gives 184 hp. This, by the way, is one of the most dynamic modifications in the review.

Basic equipment does not look the poor - from a higher level "Comfort" differs only by the fact that it has air conditioning instead of climate control, no roof religions, ESP stabilization systems, some driving regulations and electric drives for folding mirrors. Bluetooth, parking sensors, an access system without a key and 18-inch discs instead of 17-inch are added to the "Style" configuration. The most elegant version is "Prestige". Skin, Luke, Chrome, Deep Toning ...

The four-wheel drive of "4WD ECU" automatically distributes the moment between the front and rear axle. The off-road vehicle quality is extended at the expense of a help system with a mountain and a start assistant on the rise.

Among the features, you can note the presence of an air ionizer in the climate system, heated the rear seats and the rear-view camera screen built into the salon mirror.

"IX35" is produced at the Kia Motors plant in Slovakia since the beginning of 2010. Models in the most popular equipment are available from dealers. The delivery time of the car in a special version can stretch to four months.

Restyling: was not

Drive: Front or Full

Clearance: 17 cm

Dimensions: 444x185,5x163,5 cm

Radag volume: 564-1.353 l

One of the most long-awaited innovations in the Russian market is the third generation "KIA Sportage". For the first time, the machine is presented for the first time in the Moscow Motor Show, and keep in mind: if you decide to make an order, then you should not postpone the visit to the dealer "KIA". After all, the former model used the glory of an unpretentious crossover with a very favorable price / quality ratio and therefore was deficient. The novelty turned out to be much brighter and interesting.

The technical base of the third "Sportage" is common with the above-described "Hyundai IX35". Therefore, both crossovers are very close through the chassis and dynamics, the level of comfort and capacity. But externally, nothing points to their relationship. The brainchild of the chief designer "Kia" Peter Schreira turned out to be slightly longer, wider and below the fellow. And against the background of the predecessor, the novelty generally looks like a certain trendy coupe-crossover. The new front panel, separated horizontally to the functional zones, is quite functional. Praise deserves dashboard with sports red illumination and large digitization. The steering wheel as if he was moving away from some sports car.

Such style differences will fall to taste to young buyers. Now "KIA Sportage" justifies its name in full.

"The temperament of the former generation machine was caught boredom almost more than her design. I will immediately say, the new "Sportage" has become perceptible more dynamic. "

Yuri Uryukov, "Claxon" № 10 '2010

In the future, "Sportage" with small volume motors - a 1.6-liter 140-strong gasoline and 1.7-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 115 hp And the first to market will be modified with two-liter engines.

The debutant will be presented in five versions: "Classic", "Comfort", "Lux", "Prestige" and "Premium". All models relies the rear spoiler. Starting from the level of "Comfort", each has heated front and rear (!) Seats, a complete set of pillows and security curtains, rear parking sensors and rain sensors. Top versions will receive 18-inch discs, xenon headlights, panoramic roof with hatch, combined or leather survivation of seats.

Lighting equipment is very "advanced": on all modifications put projection lights and fog with the function of illumination of turns. LED sections are provided.

Basic versions have only front drive. On machines with AWD, the rear axle connects automatically using an electronic controlled multi-handed clutch. It can be blocked - it will increase off-road potential.

From September 1, KIA dealers begin to accept orders for a new "Sportage", and some vendors can even be available. Assembling a model adapted for our climate is established in Kaliningrad.

Restyling: was not

Drive: Front or Full

Clearance: 19.5 cm

Dimensions: 429,5x177x162,5 cm

Trunk volume: 415 l

For his small crossover, the "Mitsubishi" did not invent their own name, and simply took the Abbreviation "ASX" - "Active Sport X-Over". There is no revolutionary novelty and in appearance - the car has already become familiar to all the front part of the "Jet Fighter" and a longitudinal side edge, which is now found hardly on every new car. Nevertheless, this model has the chances of becoming a bestseller for the closest perspective. If there was such a criterion as the price / authority, then the "ASX" would have raised for all imaginable limits. After all, there was no more affordable crossover with three diamonds on the hood in nature.

A large plus "Mitsubishi ASX" can be considered its technical base: it is designed on a very successful "Outlander XL" platform and even retained its wheelbase and clearance. This, of course, left the imprint on the design - there are practically no sinks from the car. But this approach allowed Japanese engineers to preserve a very spacious salon at a smaller body height. In the suspension, only settings are revised - the novelty turned out to be significantly softer on the go than the donor model. Of the other advantages "ASX" it is worth highlighting a rich choice of complete sets, among which there are such that they will cause respect even among the owners of the premium class crossovers.

"There is no one from the competitors such a panoramic roof. At night, the edges are highlighted with orange LEDs - it looks amazing. "

Vyacheslav Kizis, "Claxon" № 9 '2010

Gamma Motors is not poor. Gasoline "1.6 MIVEC" comes in combination with a manual transmission only. Known according to the model "Lancer" 1,8 and two-liter "MIVEC" (only all-wheel drive version is equipped with this engine) work in a pair exclusively with the variator.

Already in the basic configuration "Invite" the crossover is equipped with air conditioning, heated seats and mirrors, a complete electric room. The "Intense" execution is added color information display, alloy wheels and a set of seven "Air Bag". In "Instyle Plus" - turn signals in mirrors, leather interior and electrical seats adjustments. But this is not the top. The most advanced versions are "Ultimate" and "Exclusive".

Especially for "ASX", an exclusive turquoise-blue color "Kawasemi" was developed.

Versions from 1.6 l are deprived of anti-slip systems and hold on the slope that are on more powerful front-wheel drive variator modifications. Four-wheel drive on two-liter models is implemented via an electronic-controlled coupling - the rear wheels are connected when the front slip is slipped.

The car is made in Japan and comes to Russia in adapted form - with a battery of an increased capacity and the engine start system with severe frosts.

"ASX" is sold in the salons of the Rolf network (and only there) for only a month, and orders for a novelty so much that they are temporarily stopped accepting. December everything is painted.

Debut: 2006 ("Qashqai + 2" - 2008)

Restyling: 2010

Drive: Front or Full

Clearance: 20 cm

Dimensions: 433x178x161,5 cm (454.1x178x164.5 cm)

Ragge volume: 410-1.513 l (130-1.510 l)

An example of the ideal hit to the target audience can serve as Nissan Qashqai. From the point of view of demanding connoisseurs of dynamics, comfort and manageability, it is possible not the best choice. But for the ordinary consumer "Qashqai" is optimal for all reasons. This car is inexpensive, very reliable, economical, practical and in addition ended with a very expressive appearance. And with the release of the elongated seven-known version "Qashqai + 2", the capacity was added to the number of advantages. True, places on the gallery in this modification on adults are not calculated.

Engineers "Nissan" managed to eliminate all the weak points of the crossover in the restyled version. Equipment expanded. Significantly improved noise insulation. The suspension settings have changed - the car can no longer call shake. A smooth and smooth move brought a compact crossover in terms of comfort to a much more expensive "Murano". Brought to perfection and interaction of the variator with a motor. And although such a version does not have a gambling ride with sharp accelerations and aggressive turning of turns, but a lot of fuel is saved. On the highway at a speed of 120 km / h, the car actually stacked in the cost standards of eight liters on the "hundred", and in the city - at ten liters.

"I squeeze the steering wheel, subconsciously getting ready to take strikes and ... nothing like this happens. "Qashqai" is calmly crawling forward, smoothly swaying on irregularities. "

Alexey Barashkov, "Claxon" № 3 '2010

Combinations "Motor-box" a little. 114-Strong gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters is offered only with a mechanical transmission, and a two-liter power 141 hp - exclusively with the variator.

Although all configurations are fixed and do not suggest factory retrofitting, the choice is still very wide: the five-seater "Qashqai" is offered in 24 versions, and the seven-seater "Qashqai + 2" - in 19. The simplest version of Xe is not available for all-wheel drive double-liter models with a variator, and the highest Equipment LE + is excluded for 1.6-liter crossovers.

The "4WD" system with electronic torque control control on the requirement of "Torque On Demand" allows you to go to the 2WD monolrifer or on the drive with a blocked differential. The latter will not be superfluous on light off-road.

The seven-west model provides adjustments for the second and third rows of seats.

The "Nissan Connect" system, which combines the function of the audio system, hands-free and navigation, is favorably different from competitors affordable price.

In Russia, cars come from the UK. Adaptation under our conditions affects the suspension and power supply system. These parts of the car are strengthened.

"Qashqai" is no longer a scarce model, although the dealers have far from all modifications, but mostly expensive, in the highest performance. However, the order of other versions is performed quickly - from a month to three.

Restyling: was not

Drive: Front

Clearance: 19 cm

Dimensions: 430,5х183,7х163 cm

Radag volume: 630-1.604 l

In Europe, this model appeared in 2009, but he was late to Russia and was represented just the other day - at the Moscow Motor Show. The first small crossover "peugeot" is the original development, and not a clone of another model, such as a larger "peugeot 4007". The basis of "3008" is a compact hatchback platform "308". Due to this, as well as the system of dynamic roll control in the rear suspension, the model received very good handling.

"3008" looks like a single uniform - the design is made in a passenger style, fashionable slant headlights reach hardly to the windshield. In addition, such huge wheels are put on the car, like competitors. Nevertheless, outside roads it will not be helpless. The clearance of the "3008" reaches 19 cm, and the ESP system is pretty adjustable to various roads, it increases the permeability of even the monotrifer model "1.6 THP" with "mechanics".

As for the interior, the "3008" has a high quality finish and comfortable seating. The console, envelope driver's seat, flows into a high and beautifully decorated central tunnel (optional), like a rocket sports car. And for passengers, there are even adjustable air ducts. However, there are not much spaces on the second row as classmates - these places are designed rather for adolescents than adults.

"Here everything really, like in an airplane: consoles with buttons, display, sinks ... The one who invented the interior" Peugeot 3008 "is clearly not indifferent to aviation."

Vadim Ovsyankin, "Claxon" № 18 '2009

The 120-strong "1.6 VTI" is offered only from the mechanical gearbox, and the selection of transmissions for 156-strong turbocharged modifications "1.6 THP" is expanded by a new six-speed "automatic".

The basic model performed by the "Comfort Pack" is endowed with air conditioning, ESP, all pillows and security curtains, steering column with two adjustments and an electric parking brake. In the package "Premium" will be heated seats, fog lights, high, leather console, alloy wheels and climate control. A huge panoramic roof and a leather interior of two species - for surcharge.

In the class of small crossovers "3008" while the only one for which such an option is proposed as a projection on the windshield.

In this model, the luggage space is well organized. The rigid additional shelf, installed in different positions, divides the already rather large volume in height at different parts. The folding side of the luggage door forms an absolutely smooth and convenient loading platform. And the left lighting lighting is made removable and turns into an autonomous flashlight.

In dealer car dealerships, only the front-wheel drive "3008" will be presented. However, these cars are prepared for Russian winters - have a reinforced suspension with increased clearance, more powerful heating of the cabin and ventilation are designed to start in frost to -37 degrees.

Restyling: was not

Drive: Front or Full

Clearance: 18 cm

Dimensions: 422,3х179,3х169.1 cm

Ragge volume: 405-1.760 l

The first in the history of "Skoda" the crossover received a very extravagant appearance, but it was not built from scratch. The machine is based on the Passow Platform "VW A5". To the official release of "Yeti", many wondered if the novelty would inherit the stiffness for cars "Volkswagen" or receive compromise controllability? Czech engineers managed to get around all the problems - "Yeti" comfortable and clearly managed. This result is close to the standard for a small crossover - achieved at the expense of a low center of gravity and an extended rut. And, by the way, it is "Yeti" - the fastest all-wheel drive car in the class. The version "1.8t 4x4" is able to accelerate to "hundreds" less than nine seconds and reach the maximum 200 km / h!

The second weighty advantage of the model is salon. It is impossible to complain about the quality of finishing materials. Noise insulation did not save. The interior design is made in the traditional "Skoda" style - rationally, simply, but not poorly. Separately, it is worth noting the possibility of transformation of the cabin. The "Varioflex" system allows you to slightly moving the rear armchairs horizontally, change the angle of inclination of the back, and if you remove the middle seat and slightly move two side - a spacious interior on four seds. The second row can not only be folded, but also to remove from the car - then the passenger wagon will turn into a cargo van with a very decent capacity.

The car enthusiasts initially reacted with 105-strong modifications, in which the volume of the motor seemed shockingly small - 1.197 "cubes". But it is precisely such versions that are now in the highest demand.

"If you additionally use the" OFF-ROAD "mode, the descent control system from the mountain is activated, the ESP begins to mimic the blocking of inter-track differentials."

Yuri Uryukov, "Claxon" № 10 '2009

The choice of options "Motor-box" is still limited. The turbochargen gasoline "1.2 TSI" is offered only for monolarium machines with "mechanics" or "robot", and a powerful "1.8T" - only with manual transmission and drive "4x4". The delivery of the turbo diesel model "2.0 TDI DSG" is planned.

For the initial modification, the top execution of the "Experience" is not available, but this does not change anything - "Yeti" and on average "AMBITION" can be ordered with any options, including leather lounge or Alcantara. Restrictions on equipment are only for the budget "Active".

Especially for Russia, 200 cars performed by "Limited Edition" were released - with a robotic DSG box, excellent equipment and a fitness trim.

The model with a manual box does not include ESP, but it is still worth ordering it. This system is able to mimic the differential lock and will seriously help on a slippery road either on light off-road.

The large-sized "Yeti" assembly was established in Kaluga, but since the plant is currently moving to a small-sized assembly, the cars will supply from the Czech Republic to order. Term - 2.5-3 months. There is "Yeti" and in stock - the dealers have stocks of all-wheel drive models and "1.2 TSI DSG Limited Edition".

Restyling: 2008 and 2010

Drive: Front or Full

Clearance: 18-19 cm

Dimensions: 444.5x181,5x168,5 cm (462,5x185,5x172 cm)

Trunk volume: 410-540 l

After issuing an inexpensive front-wheel drive version "RAV4", the company "Toyota" managed to attract the attention of buyers who previously believed that this popular crossover did not afford it. And this summer, the proposal has become even more tempting - the dealers "Toyota" began to offer the last restyled version, which already belongs to the model year 2011. Improved equipment, the power of the motor is improved, improved the design of the front part - these are the main changes.

"RAV4" does not need a submission - this is a legend among small crossovers. The modern third generation of "Rafikov" lost three-door modification, but an extended version appeared, with a more spacious second chairs and trunk. True, its restyling did not affect.

"RAV4" is distinguished by high quality, endurance and enviable level of comfort even when driving on broken roads. It is necessary to pretty try to "break through" its energy-intensive suspension on the bodies. This quality is hereditary. After all, the first "rafiki" were created precisely for lovers of outdoor activities, which reflected in the name of the model - "Recreation Active Vehicle". And all the newcomers of the class described in our review still more "sharpened" on asphalt.

"Saved" Rafik "and its main advantage over competitors is accurate, predicted behavior on the road, worthy of passenger cars."

Alexey Aksenov, "Claxon" № 15 '2009

For a short-passable version, a standard is a 158-strong two-liter gasoline engine with a variable phase system "Valvematic", and for the extended - 170-strong "2.4 VVTI" with a traditional "automatic".

Restyled cars are offered in four fixed configurations. The rest are represented by two versions - the middle "Comfort Plus" and the highest "Prestige Plus". The latter has a leather interior, seats, advanced navigation system with "Winchester" and an access system without a key.

The choice of color interior options is notgeful. But in the Accessories section you can choose the sports steering wheel steering wheel and lever, as well as various scenery. And externally, the car can be transformed, ordering the thresholds of stainless steel or stylish steps - along with the reached on the stern, they will give the crossover a real off-road image.

Edition CLAKSON №16 2010 Photo photos of manufacturers

"Yesterday five were very big. And today three, but small. " Now imagine the experience of the hero of the famous miniature Mikhail Zhvanetsky about cancers, if "big" and "small" cost the same. Our case! The new Nissan Qashqai and the updated Kia Sportage is more compact than Mazdacx-5 and Toyota RAV4 - the difference in length ranges from 10 to 19 cm. And the "small" Skoda Yeti is shorter than the biggest on four decimeters. But the initial prices for all-wheel drive versions of all five crossovers with gasoline engines with a capacity of about 150 hp Almost the same. Is that smaller, will be equipped with a cooler. However, the key question is the same as in the case of cancers. What are better: those that today, or those yesterday?

The more car, the more spacious? Yes, but ... On the one hand, Toyota in this quintet is out of competition: you sit behind both in the business class. You can also build up, after throwing back the back of the sofa, you can throw the leg to the leg. The remaining four is closer. But thanks to the vertical landing, the most compact Skoda on request for passengers is no worse than Mazda, Nissan and Kia, - a man in 176 cm at the same driver in front of knees of more than ten centimeters!

Moreover, if it is convenient to sit in CX-5 and Yeti, then Qashqai and Sportage as they conspired - they offer a low landing for a grasshopper, with sked knees.

New Qashqai - as a dietary hamburger: looks appetizing, but the taste is unplant

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And trunk? We measured their volumes with the help of "tarled" balls, and ... here is already a connection with the length of the body. Direct: Skoda holds only 343 "ball" liters and can be compared with Nissan (404 L) and KIA (413 L) only if Move forward or dismantle the three rear twin seats at all. By the way, only Yeti has such an opportunity, as well as an optional folding front seat.

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But even damaging the freedom of passengers and receiving the coveted 447 liters under the curtain, in Skoda still do not download so much Skarba, how many P-scratch Mazda (540 L) or Toyota (537l). Moreover, RAV4 has an optional electric device with a fifth door, and the loading height is substantially less. From the spring of this year, Russian "rafiki" are completed with the region: the floor of the trunk fell, there is no longer a porbit full of full sparkle.

When choosing a car, it is very important to take into account all the factors that may affect comfort, safety and functionality. To do this, it is best to carry out a comparative analysis of the two most models of vehicles to understand which one of them is better to resemble the needs of a potential buyer. If you choose that you get the Skod of Yeti or Soul Kia, you need to consider the details that are in one way or another are characterized by.

If you compare Kia Soul and Skoda Yeti, the advantage will be undoubtedly undoubtedly, according to many motorists, it is the second vehicle. This is due to the fact that the Czech production machine is rather boring. In this regard, the eye of an extraneous person is not even caught and there is nothing to consider. The only element of the exterior that can be attracted in one way or another is the presence of round fog headlights. They are somewhat diluted with quite typical car lighting, which are a little in their appearance resemble similar devices Skoda Fabia.

Owners' reviews about Kia Soul are also very positive. This car is characterized by quite large front optics. It connects the hood and bumper. Also immediately becomes a noticeable raised front line of the radiator lattice, which designers decided not to paint in a dark color. The rear door reminds of its shape to the mail box.

Thus, it can be concluded that Skoda Yeti is less than the original car than Kia Soul. In the second case, the developers really tried. It is worth noting that this vehicle relates to the Korean manufacturer, but its assembly is established in the Kaliningrad region of Russia.

The cost of Skoda Yeti due to its characteristics and the place of production is somewhat higher. Rather than kia soul. Some motorists believe that such a price is quite substantiated and correct.

Interior features

Car comparison shows not only their quality characteristics, but also comfort and functionality. Most often, the driver with these concepts faces directly inside the machine, evaluating and contacting the elements of the interior. If we talk about Kia Soul, then its interior decoration is quite rich, and the finishing of the front panel is fairly light and pleasant. If you celebrate the designer's miscalculations, then it is probably worth saying about the dark spots of the blowing system deflectors. They are strongly striking even those people who just looked into the salon.

Interior Kia Soul

The central console, installed in the car Kia Soul, looks a bit outdated. It has common features with Nokia smartphones, which were popular for about 10 years ago. In addition, its design is based hard and fairly unpleasant on tactile sensations of plastic. Despite this, the ergonomics of the placement of the buttons is met at a high level. They are competently located and have the corresponding rather large signatures.

If we talk about the devices that are equipped with a salon Kia Soul, they are pretty well placed. Thanks to available visors, they do not create unpleasant highlights while driving. The seats are crissed with skin and have many different modes of fixation, which allows you to feel comfortably behind the wheel, like a large man and a fragile girlfriend. Rear seats are also quite spacious. Do not expect such a scale from the similar on the dimensions of the hatchback. Because of this, the trunk machine is not very big.

Interior Skoda Yeti.

If you compare the salon Kia Soul and Skoda Yeti, many car owners think that the best is the first vehicle. Despite this, some motorists, the Czech car also rather well evaluate. In general, we can say that Skoda Yeti is characterized by a certain simplicity and even the primitivism. The developers decided to establish a traditional central console, which has nothing remarkable. The cabin uses only gray and black plastic. The steering wheel is a four-spin, having quite large gaps near the hub. Despite this driving, the driver feels quite confident. Such a solution of designers does not indicate poverty, but expresses laconicity.

The controls in Skoda Yeti are arranged with the ergonomic rules - they are convenient and logical. Despite the fact that aesthetically plastic looks not very good, its processing and quality of manufacture compensate for this disadvantage.

Instruments in Skoda Yeti are characterized by easy-to-read information. This is provided by the fact that the principle of radial digitization is used. This method implies the location of the numbers in the inclined form depending on the location of certain marks on the circular scale. The readings of the instrument computer are easier to view in Skoda Yeti, rather than in Kia Soul.

The front seats in the Czech production car are very comfortable. The range of their adjustments is also large, thanks to which any driver can feel the most comfortable in the car. Due to the fact that the manufacturer decided to make the trunk rather large, the rear seats do not differ in any convenience. They are very close to the middle of the vehicle.

Luggage compartment

For many owners, cars their main and very important part is the trunk. That is why it is necessary to compare, what it differs from Skoda Yeti and Kia Soul. The first vehicle in this regard can get the highest mark. The volume of the luggage compartment is as 410 liters. It should be noted that the manufacturer left the ability to shift the rear seating, which can add additional hundred liters to the trunk. If you fully fold the rear places in the car, you can get a full-fledged cargo compartment, in which quite a lot of things fit. Its volume will exceed 1500 liters. In addition, in the Skod, the Yeti dismantling is much faster and easier than in Kia Soul. It is also worth saying that in the Czech car each of the three parts is moving separately from the rest.

Kia Soul, like many Asian cars, is quite compact. It has a narrow and not very comfortable back door, which does not allow to put large-sized things into the cabin. The capacity of the luggage compartment is maximally composed of only 222 liters. Rear seats can be folded, but not dismantled. Therefore, in any case, they will occupy a certain amount of internal space by themselves. If you do this, then the compartment is still twice as smaller than in Skoda Yeti - about 700 liters. In addition, in this regard, it is also worth noting the convenience of extracting the spare wheel. Kia Soul needs not only to lift the floor, but also remove the box with tools. Only after that, from a very deep niche, you can pull the wheel to replace.

Technical details of machines

In order to evaluate that it is more reliable to acquire - Kia Soul or Skoda Yeti, it is also worth comparing their design features and details.

Kia Soul refers to cars with the type of Hatchback body, while Skoda Yeti is a crossover. In each car at five places. The type of actuator they also have the same - front.

There are various configuration of cars. That is, the buyer can choose exactly what he most approach. Compare the best maximum indicators. The volume of the engine Kia Soul is equal to 1591 centimeter cubic, and Skoda Yeti - 1197 centimeter cubic. At the same time, the first power unit is capable of developing the capacity of 130 horsepower during revolutions of 6,300 units per minute, while the second is only 105 "horses" at 5000 revolutions per minute.

Medium overclocking up to 100 kilometers per hour at Kia Soul and Skoda Yeti is also different - it is 10.8 and 12 seconds, respectively. Both cars work only on the A-95 gasoline fuel. They spend it approximately in the same volumes. The fuel consumption of Skoda Yeti in urban conditions is about 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers, and outside the city is about 6 liters per 100 kilometers. Kia Soul, according to the manufacturer, spends in the city of 8 liters, and for it - 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers. At the same time, the tank, despite the flow, the vehicles have a different room. Skoda Yeti has 60 liters. In Kia Soul, in turn, gasoline will fit in total in the amount of 48 liters.

Dimensions of cars are practically identical, with the exception of clearance. The length of Kia Soul is 4120 millimeters, while Skoda Yeti is 4223 millimeters. The width is approximately the same - 1785 and 1793 millimeters, respectively. The height varies a bit, as Skoda is 81 millimeters above. In this case, the clearance of it also has more - 180 millimeters in comparison with 164 millimeters KIA. That is, the exploitation of the Skoda in many cases will be more profitable and convenient for the driver.

An important role is also played by the suspension of the car. In this regard, the tests showed, the Czech manufacturer also wins. As for the transmission box, it has a robotic seven-step. Korean developers decided to equip their vehicle with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Specifications are important details that can provide a potential buyer about the car. They are best of all first to pay attention, so that it does not need to often repair the purchased car. After that it is worth estimating the reliability of the body. First of all, this concerns those cases when the vehicle will be operated in difficult road conditions.

Conclusion

When choosing, what car is acquired - Kia Soul or Skoda Yeti, it is necessary to carry out a comparative analysis between them. It helps to determine all the most important distinctive features of each of the vehicles. This is important in view of the fact that this choice depends on how much the car will correspond to the parameters declared by the manufacturer, as well as the desires and needs of the buyer. Be sure to have a test drive, which can give to understand much more than just viewing the car.