Kia Sportage IV (QL) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

2015–2021 vs 2010–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Sportage IV (QL) 4,485 mm, Sportage III (SL) 4,440 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Sportage IV (QL) 491 l, Sportage III (SL) 564 l.
Lowest consumption: Sportage IV (QL) 4.7 l/100 km, Sportage III (SL) 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: Sportage IV (QL) 85–136 kW, Sportage III (SL) 85–135 kW.
Standard equipment: Sportage IV (QL) 37 items (LX), Sportage III (SL) 35 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sportage IV (QL)2015–2021 · 12 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015 · 10 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Kia Sportage IV (QL)2015–2021no listings	Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,480 mm–4,485 mm	Length4,440 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,635 mm–1,655 mm	Height1,635 mm–1,640 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance172 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance172 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume466 l–491 l	Trunk volume465 l–564 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,375 kg–1,755 kg	Curb weight1,415 kg–1,735 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2021	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–136 kW (116–185 hp)	Power85–135 kW (116–184 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 115	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 1.6 T-GDI 177	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 2.0 CRDi 184 AT
Top speed	Top speed201 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · LX	Items in the base trim35 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim53 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sportage IV (QL) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

Length: Kia Sportage IV (QL) 4,485 mm, Kia Sportage III (SL) 4,440 mm (a 45 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,670 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 491 vs 564 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sportage IV (QL) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

The most frugal Kia Sportage IV (QL) uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 115); the most frugal Kia Sportage III (SL) 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 115).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sportage IV (QL) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

The strongest Kia Sportage IV (QL) makes 136 kW (185 hp) (2.0 CRDi 185 AT); the strongest Kia Sportage III (SL) 135 kW (184 hp) (2.0 CRDi 184 AT).

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