Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1995–2027

Kia Sportage

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Kia Sportage. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 5.0 L/100km, about $1,617 a year in New Zealand.

Kia Sportage in white
Fuel use
5.0 L/100km
2025 official
A year's petrol
$1,617
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,080 km
54 L tank
Seats
5

What a Sportage costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$14.70 per 100 km$1,617
Australia$2.41/L petrol$12.07 per 100 km$1,340
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£14.03 per 100 miles£982
United States$4.35/gal petrol$9.25 per 100 miles$1,249

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Sportage ranks

No. 35The most popular cars in New Zealand, 20251,365 first registered that year.No. 11The most fuel-efficient SUVs in New ZealandSUVs ranked by their official fuel use, with UK and US mpg and what each costs to run a year.

NQ5, fifth generation, 2022–2027

Specs for the 2.0 S. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
NQ5 (5th generation)
Built
2022-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,660 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,755 mm
Kerb weight
1,555 kg
Boot
543 L
Towing (braked)
1,650 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.1 L/100km
CO₂
185 g/km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2022
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2022
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

QL (4th generation), 2016–2021

Specs for the 2.0 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
QL (4th generation)
Built
2016-2021
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,481 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Kerb weight
1,499 kg
Boot
869 L
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,979 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
133 kW
Torque
237 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
CO₂
185 g/km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2016
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2015
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Spare wheel
Full size

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

SL (3rd generation), 2011–2015

Specs for the 2.0 Si; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
SL (3rd generation)
Built
2011-2015
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,440 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
Kerb weight
1,487 kg
Boot
739 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
128 kW
Torque
197 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
CO₂
199 g/km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2010
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2010
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
Full size

KM (2nd generation), 2005–2010

Specs for the 2.0 EX; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
KM (2nd generation)
Built
2005-2010
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,396 mm
Width
1,828 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,634 mm
Kerb weight
1,484 kg
Boot
565 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
112 kW
Torque
194 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2005

NB-7 (1st generation), 1995–2004

Specs for the 2.0 4WD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
NB-7 (1st generation)
Built
1995-2004
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
4WD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
94 kW
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Plug-in hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2027Hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2027Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2026Hybrid5.1 L/100km56 mpg46 mpg—
2026Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2025Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2025Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2025Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2024Hybrid4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—
2024Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2024Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2023Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2023Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2023Hybrid6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2022Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2022Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2021Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2021Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2020Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2020Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2019Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2019Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2018Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2018Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2017Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2017Diesel6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2016Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2016Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2015Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2015Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2014Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2014Petrol8.5 L/100km33 mpg28 mpg—
2013Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2012Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2012Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—

Kia Sportage questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Sportage?

The 2025 Kia Sportage uses 5.0 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Kia Sportage cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,617 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Kia Sportage go on a full tank?

About 1,080 km from its 54 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Kia Sportage tow?

1,650 kg braked, for the 2.0 S.

How big is the Kia Sportage's boot?

543 L, for the 2.0 S.

Cars like the Sportage

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Lexus

NX

2015–2026

5.0 L/100km

Mazda

CX-3

2015–2026

5.0 L/100km

Renault

Arkana

2022–2024

5.0 L/100km

Haval

Jolion

2021–2026

5.0 L/100km

Honda

ZRV

2023–2026

5.0 L/100km

Peugeot

3008

2010–2026

4.9 L/100km

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