Kia Sportage Volvo XC40

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Kia Sportage Volvo XC40
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2017-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 42,495 € 42,995
Status Available Available
Fuel Hybrid Hybrid
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 75/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 70/100 64/100
Combined efficiency rating (differs) 69/100
Practicality (differs) 79/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 70/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 53/100 48/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 215 197
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 8.4 7.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 186 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4515 4440
Width (mm) (differs) 1865 1873
Height (mm) (differs) 1650 1652
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1649 1688
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1650 2100
Boot (l) (differs) 587 452
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.7 6.7
Wheelbase (mm) (differs) 2702
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Kia Sportage · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (compact-SUV segment) + aggregated owner reviews + Kia 7-yr manufacturer warranty as context · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 5.7, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Combined efficiency rating: WLTP consumption 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure) full-hybrid, editorial weighting vs segment · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Practicality: 587 l boot, roomy rear seat, 1,650 kg braked towing weight; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data over the generation's lifespan · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Sportage · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volvo XC40 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 6.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Practicality: Boot 452 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, compact-SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · NQ5 (2021+)

Kia Sportage

Compact SUV with a full-hybrid drivetrain (1.6 T-GDi plus electric motor), technically related to the Hyundai Tucson. System output around 215 hp; WLTP consumption about 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Boot 587 l, braked towing weight 1,650 kg. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · B3/B4 mild-hybride en Recharge (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC40

Compact SUV on the CMA platform, shared with the Polestar 2. The B4 mild hybrid combines a 2.0 petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and delivers 197 hp system power. WLTP 6.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure); owners report higher motorway figures in practice (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 452 l, braked towing weight 2,100 kg. The 2024 facelift brought new headlights and a revised nose.

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