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BYD ETP3 vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Kia Sportage?

BYD ETP3 vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • substantially more electric range
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Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

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 is marginally cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,458 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 167 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 Kia Sportage offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is marginally lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries visibly more – 780 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage holds a narrow 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.

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Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 66 km
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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Kia Sportage

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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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
780 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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