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Kia Sportage vs Maxus Mifa 9 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 59,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Maxus Mifa 9?

Kia Sportage vs Maxus Mifa 9: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Maxus Mifa 9

  • substantially 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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Maxus Mifa 9 costs 59,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,000 £.

As for electric range, the Maxus Mifa 9 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 374 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Mifa 9

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 slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Maxus Mifa 9 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers barely more torque with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 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.

Seats: Maxus Mifa 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is clearly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,385 kg. The difference is around 833 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers visibly more boot space – 587 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Mifa 9 carries barely 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 barely 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
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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 (4 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
59,100 - 71,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
430 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,385 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
5,270 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,017 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
485 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
180 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maxus
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

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

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