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KiaSportage (2016-2021)

Used only
Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£9,026Typical price

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The Sportage is Kia's bestselling car in the UK. Launched in 2016 in its fourth generation, this medium-sized SUV crossover is proving popular as a family car, rivalling the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and VW Tiguan. Can it beat them, though? Read our full Kia Sportage review to find out.

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How reliable is the Kia Sportage (2016 to 2021)?
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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Feb 2018First reviewed by Which?
Feb 2016Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

Model reliability 5-9 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£9,026 - £16,336
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	32.8 to 44.8mpg
Length	4,480 to 4,495mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,855mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,085mm
Height	1,635mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.6 m
On sale date	05 February 2016
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£13.65

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	2.0 CRDi 185 EcoDynamics+ GT-Line AWD Aut.
Fuel type	Mild-Diesel-Hybrid
Capacity and power	2-litre (185hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	15.38p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£74
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	186
Official fuel economy: NEDC	48.7
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1900kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	09 October 2018
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	2.0 CRDI 136 Spirit AWD
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (136hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	62 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	13.65p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£83
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	165
Official fuel economy: NEDC	54.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	2200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	21 November 2017
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	1.6 T-GDI GT-Line AWD DCT7
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (177hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	62 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	18.65p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£83
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Extremely High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	194
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1600kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	17 June 2016
Car test programme	2012-2016

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