Compare the Hyundai Kona vs Kia Sportage

Strikingly styled SUV, and massive inside too
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10
A sensible family choice, with a premium cabin
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The Kia Sportage provides a bigger boot than the Hyundai Kona, as well as more room with the back seats folded. Both models are wide enough to carry three people across the back seat, where the Kona is not too cramped side-by-side, though foot space in the Sportage is compromised by a chunky transmission hump. Out on the motorway, there is little wind and road noise in the Kona, and the Sportage keeps wind and road noise well at bay at a cruise. If you choose a hybrid, accelerating brings a bit of engine noise in the Kona and a big helping of engine noise in the Sportage, though both quieten down nicely when you are cruising.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 466 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 591 litres (4 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres Boot space, seats down 1,780 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,385 mm x 1,825 mm x ?? mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,540 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,645 mm
Towing capacity 1,210 kg Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best
First year tax rate £560 Best First year tax rate £1,410
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
47.9 mpg Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
41.0 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 19 · good
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 19 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.0T 115 Engine name 1.6T GDi
Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 115 BHP Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 11.9 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 466 litres Boot (seats up) 591 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres Boot (seats down) 1,780 litres Best
Length 4,385 mm Length 4,540 mm
Width 1,825 mm Width 1,865 mm
Height — Height 1,645 mm
Wheelbase 2.66 m Wheelbase 2.68 m
Turning circle 10.6 m Turning circle 11.0 m

Full features list

  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Special solid paint
  • Alarm/immobiliser
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Remote central locking
  • Smart key with keyless entry and start/stop button
  • 12.25" digital instrument cluster
  • 12.3" touchscreen centre console display satellite navigation with bluelink, live services and mapcare
  • Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition
  • Cruise control
  • Driver status monitor (DSM)
  • Driver supervision instrument cluster with 12.3" LCD display
  • Feature on demand - Enabled
  • Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA 1.5) - Car,pededstrian,cycle and junction turning
  • Front parking sensor
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Lane follow assist
  • Lane keep assist
  • Leading vehicle departure alert (LVDA)
  • Parking system with rear camera and guidance system
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Roadside assistance
  • Wireless Smartphone Integration includes Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Black painted wheel arch inserts
  • Body Colour Exterior Door Handles
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Door mirror LED indicator lights
  • Electric front windows with anti-trap mechanism and one touch control
  • Electric rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
  • Full LED MFR headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • LED upper and lower rear lights
  • Power folding door mirrors
  • Rear roof spoiler with integrated LED brake light
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear skid plate - silver
  • Rear wiper
  • Roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted glass in front and rear doors
  • Windscreen auto defog function
  • 12V power outlet in front console
  • 2 zone climate control
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat
  • Adjustable head restraints
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Driver and passenger front seat pockets
  • Driver's seat lumbar support
  • Driver/passenger manual seat height adjustment
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors and illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Floor mats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • LED centre interior light
  • LED front interior light
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Luggage compartment LED lighting
  • Luggage shelf
  • Metal paint effect interior door handles
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholders
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Vertical adjustment rear head restraints
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Temporary mobility kit (TMK)
  • Airbag - front,front side,curtain and centre front airbag
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Downhill brake control
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability control
  • Fixed 3 point for second row centre passenger seatbelt
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Rear seat alert
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 2 front USB C and 2 rear USB C charging points
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Speakers - Front,rear and tweeters
  • Steering wheel audio,phone and cruise controls
  • Trailer wiring package - Kona
  • Five year annual vehicle health checks
  • Cloth - Black
  • Premium paint
  • 12V power socket in front and luggage compartment
  • 2nd row personal lamps
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 x passenger assist grips
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat
  • All-round height adjustable headrests
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Centre console storage box
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Cupholders in rear armrest
  • Door courtesy lamps
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Driver's seat manual height adjustment
  • Drivers seat power lumbar support
  • Front and rear door storage
  • Front cabin, rear & luggage compartment lights
  • Front passenger's seat manual height adjustment
  • Front seat and rear pockets
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Glovebox
  • ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
  • LED lighting in overhead console
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Luggage area load cover
  • Luggage area parcel shelf
  • Luggage board
  • Luggage compartment under floor storage
  • Luggage net hooks
  • Manual adjust steering wheel
  • Metal paint interior door handles
  • Rear air conditioning
  • Rear cabin light
  • Rear coat hooks
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Ventilation ducts to rear compartment
  • 12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
  • 4.2" driver display screen
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Cruise control
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver attention warning
  • E-call
  • Emergency stop signalling system
  • Forward collision avoidance assist (FCA) - city/pedestrian/cyclist/junction covering
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Kia Connect (UVO)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Lane keep assist
  • Low washer fluid warning
  • Motor driven power steering
  • Over the air (OTA) functionality
  • Reversing camera
  • Speed limiter
  • Tailgate
  • Trip computer
  • Windscreen washer level indicator
  • Wireless apple car play/android Auto
  • Customisable automatic door locking
  • Customisable automatic door unlocking
  • Door deadlocks
  • Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Smart key with motion sensor
  • Speed sensitive auto door locking
  • Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
  • Visible vehicle identification number
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlight control system
  • Black bumpers with silver accents
  • Black radiator grille with silver surround
  • Black wheel arches
  • Body Colour Exterior Door Handles
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Body colour radiator upper garnish and door garnish
  • Electric front and rear windows with front one touch function
  • Electrically adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators
  • Heated rear window
  • High beam assist
  • LED Headlights
  • LED High mounted stop light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Metallic paint
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Satin finished beltline
  • Silver front and rear skid plate
  • Silver roof rails
  • Silver window surround
  • Trailer stability assist
  • Active front headrests
  • All round 3-point seatbelts
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Dual front side airbags
  • Dual horn
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic stability control with downhill brake control
  • Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Impact sensing auto door unlocking
  • Multi collision brake assist
  • Rear airbags
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear seat alert system
  • Seatbelt reminder warning
  • Traction control
  • Twin curtain airbags
  • Twin front airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle stability management
  • 17" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre mobility kit
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB Radio with MP3
  • Front passenger 1x USB-C port
  • Rear passenger 2x USB-C port
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • USB-C port for connection of a media device

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.