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Kia Sportage vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Maserati Levante?

Kia Sportage vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,747 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers visibly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 200 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 noticeably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers very slightly more boot space – 587 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Levante carries very slightly more – 615 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £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 Levante

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 Levante

The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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Kia Sportage
Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
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Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
316 - 615 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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maserati
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