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Kia Sportage vs Renault Austral - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 29700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Renault Austral?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Austral has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Austral manages with 4.80 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Austral

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 a bit edge – offering 239 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs somewhat better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls slightly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Renault Austral is minimal lighter – 1539 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers minimal more room – 587 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 15 L more than the Renault Austral.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage a bit takes the win – 580 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £30,200
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
Kia Sportage
Renault Austral

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Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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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Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Kia Sportage
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
29700 - 37800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
109 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1539 - 1613 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
527 - 555 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4533 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1736 - 1761 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
464 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
158 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
116 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.