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Kia Sportage vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Maserati Grecale?

Kia Sportage vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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 Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,447 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Grecale

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 Maserati Grecale offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is clearly 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 Maserati Grecale delivers noticeably more torque with 620 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Sportage

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 1,870 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers barely more boot space – 587 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries somewhat more – 690 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 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
Maserati Grecale

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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Maserati Grecale

The Maserati Grecale blends Italian flair with everyday usability, delivering a lively driving character wrapped in a surprisingly polished cabin. It's a compelling choice for buyers who want exotic looks and engaging driving without the fuss of a supercar, and it even manages to feel at home on the school run as well as on a spirited backroad.

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Kia Sportage
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
199 - 254 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
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maserati
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