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Kia Sportage vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Subaru Crosstrek?

Kia Sportage vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sportage is barely cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage offers substantially 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 198 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is marginally lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more boot space – 587 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries a bit more – 580 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage is far 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 £29,100
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
Subaru Crosstrek

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Kia Sportage
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
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