Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Pricing for one or both models is yet to be confirmed for the Australian market. We will update this comparison when official RRPs are announced.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Kia Sportage features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets a 13.1-inch display and 13.7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Sportage stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia Sportage gets cloth upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Kia Sportage and 3-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport responds with a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid making 183kW and 600Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 0.8s 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, 261mm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 4,946mm (2,997mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 543L in the Kia Sportage and 835L in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a 292L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 1,850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Kia Sportage and $2,109/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Kia Sportage) vs $2,109 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport saves you roughly $200 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 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Sport). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage.