GAC Aion V vs Kia Sportage

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Kia Sportage at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 87% for the Kia Sportage, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, 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 7 in the GAC Aion V and 7 in the Kia Sportage.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-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 GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Kia Sportage. The Kia Sportage counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Kia Sportage offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 1-zone in the Kia Sportage.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 80mm shorter than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 116L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Kia Sportage about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia Sportage).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: more power (150kW against 115kW) and the longer warranty (8 years against 7).

The Kia Sportage: the lower starting price ($38,490 against $42,590) and the bigger boot with the seats up (543L against 427L).

The Verdict

Kia Sportage scores higher, 76 vs 75

The Kia Sportage scores 76 to the GAC Aion V's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Kia Sportage ahead by 18 points), reliability (Kia Sportage ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 543L in the Kia Sportage. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 7 on the Kia Sportage.

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