1998 Kia Sportage vs. 1998 Chevrolet Tracker
When we compare the 1998 Kia Sportage's and the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Kia Sportage has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 1998 Chevrolet Tracker has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Kia Sportage's and the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1998 Kia Sportage’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker base engine makes 95 horsepower. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 315 miles. The Tracker is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 264 miles.This gives the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1998 Kia Sportage the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 1998 Kia Sportage has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.427825
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1594 / 10
Reliability:
7.8782 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tracker Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Sportage Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
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12 out of / 19Ranking
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14 out of / 56Ranking
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17 out of / 66Ranking
17 out of / 56Ranking
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43 out of / 66Chevrolet Tracker Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1998 Kia Sportage Trim Levels
Base, EX
1998 Chevrolet Tracker Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
95 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
98 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 21 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
255 / 315 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 24 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
231 / 264 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3186 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
170.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2339 lbs
Width:
64.2 inches
Height:
64.3 inches
Length:
143.7 inches
Wheelbase:
86.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available