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2023 · Kia · Petrol

Sportage

1.6T-GDi GT Line Plus

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Cost to own / mo

R9,980

R8/km

Market price

R749,995

Annual total

R119,760

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,097
InsuranceR1,312
MaintenanceR1,160
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR4,629
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR5,350
Cost to own / moR9,980

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1.6L
Power
132 kW
Torque
265 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
149 g/km
Maintenance score70/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
7-speed
Power peak
5,500 rpm
Torque peak
1,500 rpm
0–100 km/h
8.8 s
Top speed
201 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,515 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Wheelbase
2,680 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Kerb weight
1,497 kg
GVM
2,115 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
591 L
Fuel tank
54 L
Range
857 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,650 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
235/50 R19
Rear tyres
235/50 R19

Safety

Airbags
6
ISOFIX
Outer Rear
Lane departure
Standard (Lane Keeping Assist)

Comfort & convenience

USB
Front + Rear
Central locking
Keyless
Sunroof
Panoramic
Upholstery
Partial Suede-cloth + Artificial Leather
Parking camera
Rear
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
5 yr
Service plan
90,000 km / 6 yr
Service interval
15,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

60/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value22
Efficiency60
Reliability76
Practicality83

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