Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1995–2027

Kia Sportage

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Kia Sportage. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 6.7 L/100km: 42 mpg UK, 35 mpg US.

Kia Sportage in white
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
42 mpg
US mpg
35 mpg
On a full tank
804 km
54 L tank

What a Sportage costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$19.76 per 100 km$2,173
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.20 per 100 km$1,798
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£18.86 per 100 miles£1,320
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.44 per 100 miles$1,679

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

NQ5, fifth generation, 2022–2023

Specs for the 2023 Kia Sportage S 2.0 petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
NQ5, fifth generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,660 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Wheelbase
2,755 mm
Ground clearance
181 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m
Kerb weight
1,571 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,005 kg
Boot
543 L
Boot, seats folded
1,829 L
Towing (braked)
1,650 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.1 L/100km
CO₂
184 g/km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes
ISOFIX points
2

Ownership

Service every
15,000 km
Service every
12 months
Tyres
235/65 R17

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
No

NQ5, 2022–2027

Specs for the 2.0 diesel; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
NQ5
Built
2022-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,660 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,755 mm

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
135 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
54 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

NQ5 (5th generation), 2022–2027

Specs for the 2.0 S; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
NQ5 (5th generation)
Built
2022-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,660 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,755 mm
Kerb weight
1,555 kg
Boot
543 L
Towing (braked)
1,650 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.1 L/100km
CO₂
185 g/km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2022
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Kia Sportage, 2020

Specs for the 2020 Kia Sportage S 2.0 petrol 6-speed automatic FWD (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,485 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
172 mm
Turning circle
11 m
Kerb weight
1,586 kg
Boot
466 L
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
114 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
CO₂
182 g/km
Fuel tank
62 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2015

QL, fourth generation, 2017

Specs for the 2017 Kia Sportage Si 2.0 petrol 2WD 6-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
QL, fourth generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,480 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
172 mm
Turning circle
10.6 m
Kerb weight
1,559 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,100 kg
Boot
466 L
Boot, seats folded
1,455 L
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
114 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
CO₂
182 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

Airbags
6
ISOFIX points
2

Ownership

Tyres
225/60 R17

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

QL (4th generation), 2016–2021

Specs for the 2.0 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
QL (4th generation)
Built
2016-2021
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,481 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Kerb weight
1,499 kg
Boot
869 L
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,979 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
133 kW
Torque
237 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
CO₂
185 g/km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2016
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2015
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Spare wheel
Full size

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

QL, 2015–2021

Specs for the 2.0 CRDi; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
QL
Built
2015-2021
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,480 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
136 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
62 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2016

SL (3rd generation), 2011–2015

Specs for the 2.0 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
SL (3rd generation)
Built
2011-2015
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
Kerb weight
1,487 kg
Boot
739 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
128 kW
Torque
197 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
CO₂
199 g/km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2010
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2010
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
Full size

SL, 2010–2015

Specs for the 2.0 CRDi; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
SL
Built
2010-2015
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
Kerb weight
1,567 kg
Boot
739 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,955 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
100 kW
Torque
347 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L

KM (2nd generation), 2005–2010

Specs for the 2.0 EX; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
KM (2nd generation)
Built
2005-2010
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,396 mm
Width
1,828 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,634 mm
Kerb weight
1,484 kg
Boot
565 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
112 kW
Torque
194 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2005

NB-7 (1st generation), 1995–2004

Specs for the 2.0 4WD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
NB-7 (1st generation)
Built
1995-2004
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
94 kW
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Plug-in hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2027Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2027Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2026Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2026Hybrid5.1 L/100km56 mpg46 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2025Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2025Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2025Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2024Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2024Hybrid4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—
2024Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2023Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2023Hybrid6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2023Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2022Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2022Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2021Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2021Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2020Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2020Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2019Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2019Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2018Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2018Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2017Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2017Diesel6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2016Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2016Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2015Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2015Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2014Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2014Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2013Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2013Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2012Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2012Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—

Kia Sportage questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Sportage?

The 2027 Kia Sportage uses 6.7 L/100km by its official figures: 42 mpg in UK gallons and 35 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Kia Sportage cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,173 in New Zealand, $1,798 in Australia, £1,320 in United Kingdom, $1,679 in United States.

How far does a Kia Sportage go on a full tank?

About 804 km (499 miles) from its 54 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Kia Sportage tow?

1,650 kg braked, for the 2023 Kia Sportage S 2.0 petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australia).

How big is the Kia Sportage's boot?

543 L, for the 2023 Kia Sportage S 2.0 petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australia).

Cars like the Sportage

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Hyundai

Santa Fe

2001–2027

6.7 L/100km · 42 mpg

Suzuki

Jimny

1998–2026

6.7 L/100km · 42 mpg

Holden

Trax

2013–2020

6.7 L/100km · 42 mpg

Haval

Jolion

2021–2026

6.7 L/100km · 42 mpg

Audi

Q2

2016–2026

6.8 L/100km · 42 mpg

BMW

X3

2004–2026

6.6 L/100km · 43 mpg

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