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Kia Sportage vs Peugeot Rifter – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Sportage or Peugeot Rifter fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot Rifter has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 5914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot Rifter performs clearly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 275 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 10.80 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls to a small extent stronger with 350 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is barely noticeable lighter – 1526 kg compared to 1561 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more room – 1050 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 463 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter performs decisively better – up to 3500 L, which is about 1724 L more than the Kia Sportage.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot Rifter noticeable takes the win – 814 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.9 L
  • Electric Range : 64 km
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage stands out in the crowded SUV market with its elegant design and advanced features. This vehicle offers a refined driving experience, combining comfort with responsive handling. Inside, the Sportage boasts a well-appointed cabin that provides ample space for passengers and luggage, making it an ideal choice for both city driving and longer journeys.

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Peugeot Rifter

Der Peugeot Rifter beeindruckt mit seinem robusten Design und seiner hohen Vielseitigkeit, die ihn ideal für Familien und Outdoor-Abenteuer macht. Der Innenraum ist geräumig gestaltet und bietet zahlreiche innovative Technologien, die den Komfort und die Sicherheit der Insassen erhöhen. Zudem überzeugt der Rifter mit seiner hervorragenden Fahrdynamik, die sowohl in der Stadt als auch auf längeren Strecken für ein angenehmes Fahrerlebnis sorgt.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29700 - 44700 £
Price
23800 - 36600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
64 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1526 - 1905 kg
Curb weight
1561 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1050 L
Length
4515 - 4540 mm
Length
4405 - 4755 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1645 - 1650 mm
Height
1818 - 1837 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
3000 - 3500 L
Payload
510 - 580 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, 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 - 252 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
Torque
250 - 350 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 185 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.