Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD vs Subaru Solterra Touring

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Subaru Solterra Touring 6.9 s Runner-up: 8.5 s
Range winner Subaru Solterra Touring 451 km Runner-up: 67 km
Power winner Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD 265 hp Runner-up: 218 hp
Cargo winner Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD 540 L Runner-up: 441 L
Price winner Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD $42,990 Runner-up: $46,295

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD against the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain and the other a battery-electric system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Subaru Solterra Touring has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.9 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds 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 higher listed output at 265 hp; 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 47 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD at 367 Nm and 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring at 337 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

2025 Subaru Solterra Touring carries the longer listed range at 451 km, against 67 km for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. 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

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 441 litres, a difference of 99 litres. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,350 kg, while 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring is listed at 750 kg. 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring is 175 mm longer overall. 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

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the lower listed starting price at $42,990, compared with $46,295 for 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line 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.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD2025 Subaru Solterra Touring2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.5 s6.9 s
Top Speed191 km/h160 km/h
Power265 hp218 hp
Torque367 Nm337 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range67 km451 km
Battery13.8 kWh71.4 kWh
Fuel Tank42 L—
Efficiency1.2 L/100km15.8 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions27 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging—147 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,515 mm4,690 mm
Ground Clearance185 mm210 mm
Cargo540 L441 L
Curb Weight1,985 kg1,930 kg
Towing1,350 kg750 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$42,990$46,295

Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD vs Subaru Solterra Touring questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Subaru Solterra Touring is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.9 seconds, versus 8.5 seconds for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the higher listed top speed at 191 km/h (119 mph), compared with 160 km/h (99 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has more power at 265 hp, a 47 hp advantage over 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring.

Which has more range, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Subaru Solterra Touring has the longer listed range at 451 km (280 miles), versus 67 km (42 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Subaru Solterra Touring has the larger listed battery at 71.4 kWh, compared with 13.8 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has more listed cargo space at 540 litres (19.1 cu ft), versus 441 litres (15.6 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,350 kg (2,976 lb), compared with 750 kg (1,653 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD is heavier at 1,985 kg (4,376 lb), while 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring is listed at 1,930 kg (4,255 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $42,990 USD, compared with $46,295 USD for 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD or the 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring?

2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line 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. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.