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Kia Sportage vs VW T-Cross – Which one offers the better deal?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Kia Sportage or VW T-Cross?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW T-Cross has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.40 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a evident edge – offering 239 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the VW T-Cross takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs slight better – reaching 203 km/h, while the VW T-Cross tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls noticeable stronger with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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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, VW T-Cross is noticeable lighter – 1267 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers distinct more room – 587 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 495 L more than the VW T-Cross.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage somewhat takes the win – 580 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £30,200
Sportage @ Kia Corporation

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
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Kia Sportage

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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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VW T-Cross

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The VW T-Cross turns everyday practicality into a style statement, offering a roomy-feeling cabin, clever storage and playful design that suits town life and family duties alike. On the road it's composed and relaxed, rewarding buyers who want the raised seating and confident presence of an SUV without the weighty compromises.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
21100 - 31500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 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
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1267 - 1338 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4127 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1784 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1281 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 200 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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