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Kia Sportage vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Peugeot Rifter?

Kia Sportage vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Peugeot Rifter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly 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:

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

Peugeot Rifter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,302 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Rifter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 273 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Rifter

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 significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is very slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 463 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries noticeably more – 814 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter is clearly ahead 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
Kia Sportage
Peugeot Rifter

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Kia Sportage
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
-
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
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