Comparison - Kia Sportage 2022 - vs - SsangYong Rexton Ultimate 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia KX5

Also called:

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Average Price: 
‎£
36,445
Updated: 
25 Feb 2022
£
40,665
Updated: 
14 Apr 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2021
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.00gals
18.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Machined Bronze
#6A5545
Fusion White
#BEBEBB
Dark Penta Metal
#6F6F6F
Phantom Black
#151515
Blue Flame
#3E6F90
Experience Green
#43513E
Color: 
Elemental Grey
#454A4E
Atlantic Blue
#607799
Grand White
#D3D4D6
Fine Silver
#A9B3BC
Space Black
#0D0E11

Electric

Battery: 
13.8 kWh Li-ion polymer battery
Full Charge Range: 
43mi
Full Charge Time: 
3-pin AC Charger (10% - 100%) is 5h 27m
Top Speed: 
119mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
One of the nicer cabins in this class,
turbo engine adds excitement,
satisfying ride-and-handling traits.

Cons
Cargo area is tight,
worse fuel economy than many competitors,
turbo engine limited to priciest model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Plenty of tech on board
Smooth hybrid system
Nice cabin quality

Cons
Fiddly climate controls
Slightly firm ride
Front-end styling is divisive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Great value
Good looks
Well built

Cons
Compromised ride
Limited badge appeal
Pricier than before

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Pros
Good off road
Excellent for towing
Plenty of space for five

Cons
Slow
Poor fuel economy
Drives like a truck

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Well equipped
Relatively cheap for its size and capability
Excellent towing capacity

Cons
Overly firm ride
Poor handling
Not as spacious as you might think

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Fuel Economy Info: 
low mpg - 24.1 / high mpg - 38.9
Fuel Economy City USA: 
38.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
2.20L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
325ft-lbs
at 2 600rpm
Horsepower: 
227hp
at 5 500rpm
199hp
at 3 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.60Feet
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Dual Horn
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Front & Rear Door Storage
Electronic cruise control
Lower windscreen wiper de-icer
Illuminated ignition
3D around view camera monitoring system

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.70in
190.90in
Width: 
73.40in
77.10in
Height: 
64.90in
71.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
Front Track: 
64.50in
Rear Track: 
63.80in
64.50in
Wheel Base: 
105.50in
112.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
41.30in
Front Hip Room: 
54.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
73.70cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.50cu.ft
8.40cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.90degrees
20.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.60degrees
22.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
3896.00lbs
4806.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
no
More Power Features: 
Electronic Chromic Mirror
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down/Safety Function
One-touch triple-flash indicators
Keyless push button start
Smart-key system with window control & auto closing function
Electric, folding, heated door mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver's Lumbar Support
Front Power Adjustable Seats (inc. Height Adjuster)
Heated Front Seats
8-way power driver seat
8-way power passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar
6-way power-adjustable front passanger seat
Easy access mode for passenger seat
Height adjustable front headrests
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Heated Rear Seats
50:50 split-folding 3rd-row seats
60:40 split & double folding 2nd-row seats with folding centre armrest
Heated seats rear

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson Struts
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension: 
Multi link (4-Link)
Independent multi link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Climate Control (Three Zone)
Drink Holder at Centre Armrest
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
Rear Ventilation Duct
Glovebox with Illumination
Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
Automatic internal air recirculation mode (Tunnel mode)
Automatic de-misting system
Cabin air quality control system
Air vents for rear seat passengers

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ with Voice Control
Bluetooth with Music Streaming
Reversing Camera System
8 total speakers
USB with external media control
HD 9.2" screen, TomTom navigation & rear-view camera
Apple Car Play & Google Android Auto
Bluetooth telephone connectivity with streamed audio
Six speakers
USB & Aux Connection
MP3, M4A, APE, OGG, WMA, FLAC & WAV file format play

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear Spoiler
Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators
Tinted Rear Glass
Shark fin antenna
Black & silver roof rails
Aero-blade wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 7.5 in
18"
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Covering
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Multi-Collision Brake
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Anti-theft alarm
High-strength-steel construction
Ultra-rigid Quad Frame for greater strength
Door impact beams for added protection from side collisions
4-channel anti-lock braking system
Hill descent control
Hill start assist
Active roll-over protection
Autonomous emergency braking
Lane departure warning
Front vehicle start warning
Lane change collision warning
Blind spot detection warning
Smart high beam
Driver attention warning