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Kia EV5 vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV5 or Kia Sportage?

Kia EV5 vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Kia EV5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly 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

EV5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sportage is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Kia EV5 costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,286 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 464 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 EV5 offers barely more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV5 delivers markedly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

EV5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is markedly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 517 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries moderately more – 580 kg compared to 511 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV5 is decisively ahead 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.

from £39,400
EV5

Kia EV5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 476 - 530 km
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Reviews Kia EV5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Ab
12 May 2026, 09:56:54

ruimer en hoger dan EV6

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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
39,400 - 51,400 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 - 530 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 - 511 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
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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