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Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability Comparisons

Kia Sportage Reliability vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability:
Kia Sportage Reliability vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability:

You won't find Kia Sportage or Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Kia Sportage and the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Kia Sportage and the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Kia Sportage and the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI have been recently.

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Kia Sportage Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   19 Golf 2.5s, 6.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 7700 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Golf diesel 35 Golf diesels, 8.6 months of data per Golf diesel, average 8900 miles28
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Kia Sportage   21 Sportages, 7.0 months of data per Sportage, average 7500 miles

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2012 Volkswagen GTI 82 GTIs, 7.8 months of data per GTI, average 7300 miles45
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Kia Sportage   21 Sportages, 10.0 months of data per Sportage, average 17100 miles

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2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   12 Golf 2.5s, 10.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 17600 miles

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2011 Volkswagen Golf diesel 30 Golf diesels, 10.1 months of data per Golf diesel, average 22400 miles32
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen GTI 63 GTIs, 10.1 months of data per GTI, average 19100 miles43
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen GTI 85 GTIs, 10.2 months of data per GTI, average 28800 miles

42
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Golf diesel 79 Golf diesels, 10.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 38500 miles

45
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   24 Golf 2.5s, 10.3 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 26200 miles

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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 39 Rabbits, 9.0 months of data per Rabbit, average 42000 miles

24
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Volkswagen GTI 39 GTIs, 9.1 months of data per GTI, average 44200 miles

57
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Kia Sportage   11 Sportages, 11.2 months of data per Sportage, average 52100 miles

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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 47 Rabbit 2.5s, 8.6 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 52400 miles

30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen GTI 45 GTIs, 8.9 months of data per GTI, average 48800 miles

42
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen R32   18 R32s, 9.1 months of data per R32, average 48500 miles

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2007 Kia Sportage   16 Sportages, 8.6 months of data per Sportage, average 62700 miles

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2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 39 Rabbit 2.5s, 9.4 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 69100 miles

Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.46
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Volkswagen GTI 41 GTIs, 8.7 months of data per GTI, average 74200 miles

Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.57
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Kia Sportage   21 Sportages, 9.0 months of data per Sportage, average 70600 miles

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2005 Kia Sportage   18 Sportages, 9.8 months of data per Sportage, average 84300 miles

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2005 Volkswagen Golf diesel   12 Golf diesels, 11.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 129700 miles

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2005 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   11 Golf / GTIs, 9.4 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 88000 miles

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2004 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   23 Golf / GTIs, 9.7 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 94300 miles

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2004 Volkswagen Golf diesel   11 Golf diesels, 7.8 months of data per Golf diesel, average 175600 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Golf diesel   24 Golf diesels, 10.5 months of data per Golf diesel, average 206200 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 39 Golf / GTIs, 7.2 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 113400 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.90
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Volkswagen Golf diesel   14 Golf diesels, 9.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 189200 miles

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   11 Golf / GTIs, 8.3 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 108300 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Golf diesel   14 Golf diesels, 9.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 190900 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 32 Golf / GTIs, 8.0 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 142600 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI. Score for the diesel especially seems too low to be accurate. Possible that owners are living with problems instead of fixing them.56
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 26 Golf / GTIs, 8.0 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 124400 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.80
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Volkswagen Golf diesel   16 Golf diesels, 8.8 months of data per Golf diesel, average 197500 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Kia Sportage

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What Our Members Are Saying about Kia Sportage Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Kia Sportage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 My previous Kia was totally reliable. The Sportage has the same engine & gearbox and many common fittings so I am hoping for the same (it has positive consumer reviews). The interior is designed for work with a well lined cargo area.
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very reliable and durabile at a very reasonable price.
Reliability and Durability of the Kia Sportage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Remains to be seen. Kia motors is on it's way up and I still think it could go either way as far as durability and reliability are concerned.

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