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Kia Sportage vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or SsangYong Rexton?

Kia Sportage vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space
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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:

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.

Kia Sportage is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Rexton

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 visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 86 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 SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers moderately more torque with 441 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 61 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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is markedly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 593 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers clearly more boot space – 784 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries noticeably more – 770 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage is decisively 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.

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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
Kia Sportage
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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Kia Sportage
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
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