Compare the Kia Sportage vs MG S9
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
8/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
The MG S9 is longer and more powerful than the Kia Sportage, can tow more, and gives you a third row of seats that the Sportage does not. Inside, both cars give you reclining rear seat backs, though each provides only two ISOFIX points in the back. When it comes to onboard technology, the Sportage has an infotainment setup that looks expensive and is easy to use, whereas the S9 has an infotainment system that is irritating to use.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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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 Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 591 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 332 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,780 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,026 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,540 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,645 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,983 mm x 1,967 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,650 kg | Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £115 Best |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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.
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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.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 24.7 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.6T GDi | Engine name 1.5 T-GDI PHEV Auto |
| Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 299 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 9.6 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 24.7 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 591 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 332 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,780 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,026 litres |
| Length 4,540 mm | Length 4,983 mm |
| Width 1,865 mm | Width 1,967 mm |
| Height 1,645 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.92 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 11.5 m |
Full features list
*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.