Audi A4 Avant vs Kia Sportage – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7508 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.80 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

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 Audi A4 Avant has a clearly edge – offering 470 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A4 Avant performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 97 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant pulls convincingly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 250 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 Kia Sportage is hardly perceptible lighter – 1526 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers slightly more room – 587 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs slightly better – up to 1776 L, which is about 281 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

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