Kia Sportage QL — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

175 bhp

0–60

9.1 s

Top speed

125 mph

MPG

32 mpg (US)

Used

$10,000-$25,000

Strengths

Distinctive four-eye face
1.6 T-GDi turbo punchy
48V mild-hybrid late in run

Weaknesses

7DCT shudder
Diesel scrutiny
Steering numb

Notable tech

Built in Slovakia
1.6 GDi NA / 1.6 T-GDi turbo / 1.7 CRDi / 2.0 CRDi / 48V MHEV (late)
6MT / 7DCT / 6AT
On-demand 4WD

Common issues

7DCT clutch wear
Theta II noise (rare UK)
1.6 T-GDi GPF regen

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across QL's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.6 GDi petrol

BHP130

Torque161 Nm

0–6011.5 s

Top113 mph

MPG (US)33 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT

1.6 T-GDi 175

BHP175

Torque265 Nm

0–609.1 s

Top125 mph

MPG (US)32 mpg

DriveFWD / AWD

Gearbox6MT / 7DCT

1.7 CRDi diesel

BHP114

Torque280 Nm

0–6013.7 s

Top109 mph

MPG (US)50 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT

2.0 CRDi 185 MHEV diesel

BHP182

Torque400 Nm

0–609.5 s

Top125 mph

MPG (US)39 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox8AT