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Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

1.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sportage is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque with 3.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers marginally more range – reaching up to 67 km, about 1 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Range Rover Evoque

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.2 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque delivers visibly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Sportage

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is moderately lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,792 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers slightly more boot space – 587 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage is clearly superior overall 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
Kia Sportage
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

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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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque turns heads with a compact, sculpted silhouette and an interior that feels more boutique hotel than utility vehicle. It delivers composed, playful handling around town while keeping enough ruggedness for weekend escapes — perfect for buyers who want luxury without the ostentation.

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Kia Sportage
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
43,300 - 64,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.7 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
85 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,792 - 2,157 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
503 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
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