Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.2 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. Their listed outputs are also identical at 265 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD at 367 Nm and 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD carries the longer listed range at 70 km, against 67 km for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 1.2 L/100km; 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is listed at 1.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
Both specifications quote 540 litres of cargo capacity. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 1,350 kg. The two cars share the same recorded overall length of 4,515 mm. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower listed starting price at $39,990, compared with $42,990 for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.