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Kia Sportage vs VW Golf comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or VW Golf?
Sportage
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Golf is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,967 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Golf offers substantially more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 77 km more than the Kia Sportage.
Golf
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 VW Golf offers slightly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers only slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 40 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, VW Golf is somewhat lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeably more boot space – 587 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries moderately more – 580 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Golf is clearly superior 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.
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VW Golf
Kia Sportage
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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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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Kia Sportage
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
VW
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