Kia Sportage vs Geely Starray EM-i

The Kia Sportage starts from $38,490 before on-road costs, while the Geely Starray EM-i opens at $37,490. That makes the Geely Starray EM-i the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $42,339 and $41,239 respectively.

The Geely Starray EM-i qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Sportage, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $10,970 in fuel alone.

Both the Kia Sportage and Geely Starray EM-i hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sportage packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Sportage and 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia Sportage features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-inch digital dash, while the Geely Starray EM-i gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i counters with heated front seats and V2L that the Kia Sportage does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sportage uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 192Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i responds with a Petrol making 193kW and 262Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely Starray EM-i is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sportage measures 4,685mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 55mm shorter than the Geely Starray EM-i at 4,740mm (2,755mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 543L in the Kia Sportage and 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i, giving the Kia Sportage a 115L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Kia Sportage and $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i. That is a $2,194 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Kia Sportage) vs $115 (Geely Starray EM-i). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $2,194 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sportage) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i). Both match on warranty length.