Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Kia Sportage

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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia Sportage. The Kia Sportage counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets grained leather upholstery while the Kia Sportage offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 1-zone in the Kia Sportage.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque uses a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque measures 4,371mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 314mm shorter than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 71L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,366/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and $2,309/year for the Kia Sportage. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Kia Sportage.

Estimated annual total: $2,366 (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque) vs $2,309 (Kia Sportage). The Kia Sportage saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sportage). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage.