Compare the Kia Sportage vs MG ZS
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you need outright practicality, the Kia Sportage holds the advantage over the MG ZS. It provides a larger boot whether the rear seats are in place or folded down, and it can tow heavier loads. Out on the motorway, the Sportage keeps wind and road noise well at bay at cruising speeds, whereas the ZS suffers from quite a lot of wind and road noise at speed. Neither car will particularly reward keen drivers on a twisty road, however: the Sportage offers no steering wheel feedback to encourage spirited driving, while the light steering in the ZS gives you very little feedback to make driving quickly satisfying.
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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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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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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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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 Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 591 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 443 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,780 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,457 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) 4,430 mm x 1,818 mm x 1,635 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best | Towing capacity 500 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £560 Best |
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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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| 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 |
| Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 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 5 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 12.5 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 591 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 443 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,780 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,457 litres |
| Length 4,540 mm | Length 4,430 mm |
| Width 1,865 mm | Width 1,818 mm |
| Height 1,645 mm | Height 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.61 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 10.64 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.