Kia Sportage vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison

    Kia Sportage

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

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    2026 Kia
    Sportage
    vs
    2025 Mitsubishi
    Pajero Sport
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    52L - 54L
    255 to 437 km
    68L
    544 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    10 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $37,990 - $60,370
    $44,940 - $64,840
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Good real-world consumption
    • All the nice GT-Line bits inside
    • Smooth powertrain operations
    Misses
    • Should be more affordable
    • No all-wheel drive option
    • Rude servicing costs
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Agreeable daily driver
    • Capable off-roader
    • 10-year conditional warranty
    Misses
    • Tech suite feels ancient
    • Performance and towing lags behind rivals
    • Not that cheap in this spec

    Colours Available

    Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:

    • Steel Grey
    • Gravity Grey
    • Fusion Black
    • Vesta Blue
    • Dawning Red
    • Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
    • Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)

    Premium paint costs an extra $520.

    All models have a black interior.

    White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.

    The optional shades are:

    • Sterling Silver metallic
    • Graphite Grey metallic
    • Black Mica pearlescent
    • Dark Blue pearlescent
    • Terra Rossa pearlescent
    • White Diamond prestige

    The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 19992442
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.0L2.4L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW - 173kW133kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 62003500
    Torque
    192Nm - 416Nm430Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 45002500
    Bore Stroke
    -105.1
    Compression Ratio
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