Kia Sportage vs Subaru Solterra Comparison

    Kia Sportage

    Subaru Solterra

    2025 Kia
    Sportage
    vs
    2025 Subaru
    Solterra
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
    0.0
    8.1
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
    Based on the Subaru Solterra AWD
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Fuel Efficiency
    52L - 54L
    255 to 437 km
    NA
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $32,995 - $55,420
    $69,990 - $76,990
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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
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Comfortable ride
    • Smooth, quiet driving dynamics
    • Free servicing
    Misses
    • Struggles to stand out
    • Boot compromised by roof line
    • It's taken its time getting here

    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.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO-
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 1999-
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.0L-
    Cylinders
    4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    115kW - 169kW160kW
    Power RPM
    500 - 6200-
    Torque
    192Nm - 416Nm338Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 4500-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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