Ford Everest vs Kia Sportage
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Kia Sportage scores higher, 76 vs 73
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 23 Oct 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Ford Everest
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 not offered · 4 no dataPrice TBC
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price for this model yet.
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- No data
- Power
- 184kW
- Economy
- 8.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 259L
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Kia Sportage
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$38,490
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 115kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 543L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 73
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No price
- no price to build from against the Kia Sportage
$38,490RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Ford Everest Sport 3.0L V6 4WD
No price published
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price.
$84,405 drive-away in VIC, as published by Ford Australia
Kia Sportage S FWD Petrol
$38,490
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 19 Aug 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Both totals exclude insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Both totals exclude insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. Price per kW: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. Price per litre of boot: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$155/wk(≈$671/mo)
Estimate on the Kia Sportage at $38,490 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
Both the Ford Everest and Kia Sportage hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Ford Everest and 87% for the Kia Sportage.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Ford Everest, against 5 on the Kia Sportage.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Everest and 7 in the Kia Sportage.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Ford Everest and 5 on the Kia Sportage.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Ford Everest
- REC-006748 · published 21 Oct 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the centre display screen may stop functioning and display a blank screen.Year range on the notice: 2026
- REC-006683 · published 28 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020
- REC-006659 · published 13 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2019
- 13 more on the model page.
Kia Sportage
- REC-006557 · published 6 Mar 2026Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006112 · published 9 Oct 2024The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off.Year range on the notice: 2009
- REC-006109 · published 9 Oct 2024The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2014
- 10 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Ford Everest features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sportage gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Ford Everest stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate: features our data doesn't list for the Kia Sportage. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Ford Everest gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Kia Sportage offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Ford Everest and 1-zone in the Kia Sportage.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Ford Everest lines up producing 184kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.
The Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.
The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Ford Everest measures 4,914mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 229mm longer than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 284L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1823L vs 1829L. The Ford Everest seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 1,850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia Sportage's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ford Everest costs about $2,423 a year (8.5 L/100km, at $1.90/L diesel) and fuel for the Kia Sportage about $2,369 a year (8.1 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). That is $54 a year less for the Kia Sportage.
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 7 years / unlimited km (Ford Everest) and 7 years / unlimited km (Kia Sportage).
- No break-even: the prices are on different bases (Ford Everest: drive-away (VIC); Kia Sportage: RRP).
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The Ford Everest: more power (184kW against 115kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,650kg).
The Kia Sportage: the bigger boot with the seats up (543L against 259L), the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,369 a year against $2,423).
The Verdict
Kia Sportage scores higher, 76 vs 73
The Kia Sportage scores 76 to the Ford Everest's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (Kia Sportage ahead by 21 points), performance (Ford Everest ahead by 13 points), practicality (Ford Everest ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Kia Sportage costs about $54 less (8.1 L/100km against 8.5 L/100km, at $1.90/L diesel and $1.95/L petrol). Boot space with the seats up: 259L in the Ford Everest, 543L in the Kia Sportage.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$155/wk(≈$671/mo)
Estimate on the Kia Sportage at $38,490 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Ford Everest and Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage is the cheapest at $38,490 before on-road costs.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Kia Sportage uses the least fuel at 8.1L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Ford Everest and Kia Sportage all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2022). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Kia Sportage has the largest boot at 543L with the seats up (1,829L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Ford Everest has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia Sportage has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Ford Everest makes the most power at 184kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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