Kia Niro Kia Sportage

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Comparison table

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Kia Niro Kia Sportage
Fuel (differs) Plug-in Hybrid Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 39,995 € 42,495
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 78/100 75/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 66/100 53/100
Practicality (differs) 66/100 79/100
Combined efficiency rating (differs) 69/100
Efficiency 70/100 70/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Crossover SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 183 215
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.6 8.4
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 168 186
Length (mm) (differs) 4420 4515
Width (mm) (differs) 1825 1865
Height (mm) (differs) 1545 1650
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1594 1649
Battery (kWh) (differs) 11.1
Electric WLTP range (km) (differs) 65
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 1 5.7
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1300 1650
Boot (l) (differs) 348 587
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Kia Niro · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption (heavily dependent on charging behaviour), public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Sustainability (environmental impact): Electric WLTP range 65 km + utility-factor critique ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Value retention: Insufficient reliable residual-value data points for this generation · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Practicality: 348 l boot (lower due to PHEV battery), 5 seats, 1300 kg braked towing weight; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Kia Sportage · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (compact-SUV segment) + aggregated owner reviews + Kia 7-yr manufacturer warranty as context · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 5.7, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Combined efficiency rating: WLTP consumption 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure) full-hybrid, editorial weighting vs segment · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Practicality: 587 l boot, roomy rear seat, 1,650 kg braked towing weight; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data over the generation's lifespan · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · PHEV (SG2, 2023+)

Kia Niro

Plug-in hybrid crossover. Electric WLTP range 65 km; the WLTP figure of 1.0 l/100km applies only with a full battery and short trips. With an empty battery the car drives like a regular hybrid; then count on 5-6 l/100km (owner figure, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,300 kg.

Profile · NQ5 (2021+)

Kia Sportage

Compact SUV with a full-hybrid drivetrain (1.6 T-GDi plus electric motor), technically related to the Hyundai Tucson. System output around 215 hp; WLTP consumption about 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Boot 587 l, braked towing weight 1,650 kg. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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