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Kia Sportage vs Jaecoo 7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Jaecoo 7?

Kia Sportage vs Jaecoo 7: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Jaecoo 7

  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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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

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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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Jaecoo 7 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaecoo 7 uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaecoo 7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 90 km, about 24 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage offers barely more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Jaecoo 7 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers marginally more torque with 380 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is visibly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers considerably more boot space – 587 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries visibly more – 580 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage holds a solid 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.

from £29,100
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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The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Reviews Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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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
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
31,600 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
90 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
54 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
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,870 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Jaecoo
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

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

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