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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
29700 - 37800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
109 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1539 - 1613 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
527 - 555 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4533 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
1736 - 1761 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
464 - 477 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
158 - 200 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
116 - 147 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1332 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Renault
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.