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Morgan Plus Four vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (65,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Morgan Plus Four or Kia Sportage?

Morgan Plus Four vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Morgan Plus Four

  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Kia Sportage

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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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

Plus Four

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.

Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Sportage

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Four delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is significantly lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 543 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
Morgan Plus Four
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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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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Morgan Plus Four
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
159 - 165 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,650 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
258 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
190 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Morgan
Brand
Kia
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