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Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Sportage

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,438 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers clearly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 52 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Range Rover Sport

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Sportage

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 significantly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 838 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers marginally more boot space – 647 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries noticeably more – 830 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport stands well ahead of its rival 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 £78,600
Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 118 km
Kia Sportage
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Kia Sportage
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
78,600 - 175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
61 - 266 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
2,390 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
640 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

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