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BMW iX vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (659 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (71600 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or Kia Sportage?

BMW iX

Kia Sportage

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

iX

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the BMW iX costs 71600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41409 £.

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 BMW iX has a decisively edge – offering 659 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW iX performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW iX pulls decisively stronger with 1015 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 695 Nm difference.

iX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is convincingly lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2525 kg. The difference is around 973 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers a bit more room – 587 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs slight better – up to 1776 L, which is about 26 L more than the BMW iX.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BMW iX
Kia Sportage

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iX

BMW iX

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 20.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 600 - 701 km

BMW iX

The BMW iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.

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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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BMW iX
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
71600 - 107100 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
96 - 109.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2525 - 2655 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4965 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1970 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1688 - 1695 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1750 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
505 - 575 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
700 - 1015 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
Is the BMW iX offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW iX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.