Alfa Romeo Junior vs Kia Sportage – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Alfa Romeo Junior has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4063 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Junior with 4.80 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Alfa Romeo Junior performs significantly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 346 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Alfa Romeo Junior has a barely noticeable edge – offering 280 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Junior is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alfa Romeo Junior performs minimal better – reaching 206 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 350 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Alfa Romeo Junior is a bit lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1526 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers evident more room – 587 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 496 L more than the Alfa Romeo Junior.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage clearly perceptible takes the win – 580 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Our conclusion: The Kia Sportage proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.