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Kia Sportage vs Suzuki Vitara - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 129 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 23600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Suzuki Vitara?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Suzuki Vitara

5 (1 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.

Suzuki Vitara has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23600 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6591 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L per 100 km – no difference here.

Vitara

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 has a significantly edge – offering 239 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls distinct stronger with 320 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 85 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, Suzuki Vitara is evident lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly perceptible more room – 587 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs evident better – up to 1776 L, which is about 656 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage noticeable takes the win – 580 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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
Suzuki Vitara

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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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Suzuki Vitara

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Kia Sportage
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
23600 - 30900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
113 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 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
1255 - 1395 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4185 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1046 - 1120 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
375 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
110 - 129 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 12.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
81 - 95 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1373 - 1462 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Suzuki
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.