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2018 · Kia · Petrol

Sportage

2.0 Ignite Auto

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Cost to own / mo

R5,372

R4/km

Market price

R274,450

Annual total

R64,464

Monthly cost breakdown

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

FuelR2,696
InsuranceR480
MaintenanceR1,160
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR4,396
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR976
Cost to own / moR5,372

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2L
Power
114 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
184 g/km
Maintenance score70/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
6,200 rpm
Torque peak
4,000 rpm
0–100 km/h
11.1 s
Top speed
181 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,485 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
182 mm
Kerb weight
1,605 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
466 L
Fuel tank
62 L
Range
765 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,600 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
225/60 R17

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Central locking
Remote
Rear park sensors
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
5 yr
Service plan
90,000 km / 5 yr
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

64/ 100

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

Value84
Efficiency14
Reliability76
Practicality83

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