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Kia Sportage vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Suzuki Ignis?

Kia Sportage vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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

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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.

Suzuki Ignis is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,526 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Suzuki Ignis with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Ignis

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 205 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 Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Suzuki Ignis is clearly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more boot space – 587 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries visibly more – 580 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Reviews Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 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
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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