Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 48V petrol AWD automatic

Our verdict

Tested here is the all-wheel drive version of the Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI with a 48V mild-hybrid system and an automatic transmission. The vehicle did not qualify for additional robustness testing and is rated only on the basis of the standard Green NCAP tests. The vehicle performed averagely in the Clean Air Index and collected half of the possible 10 points. While the results in the Warm Laboratory Test look promising, the Cold Test with cold powertrain start and the Highway Test significantly downgrade the scores. Better particle control, as well as higher robustness in reducing the NH₃ and CO output, would benefit the Sportage. The vehicle is a relatively large and heavy SUV, and this is reflected in the car's energy efficiency performance. The fuel consumption figures are high – e.g. 6.8 l/100 km in the Warm Lab Test and 9.3 l/100 km in the Highway Test - and do not allow for more than 3.2 points in the Energy Efficiency Index. The Greenhouse Gas Index is the area where the tested Sportage performs most poorly. Although methane and laughing gas are well controlled, the CO₂ emissions measured at the tailpipe are substantial. This is caused directly by the relatively high fuel consumption levels. Adding the greenhouse gases related to the production and supply of the fuel (Well-to-Wheel+ approach), the Greenhouse Gas Index receives marginal 1.5/10 points. The declared CO₂ value and fuel consumption match Green NCAP's results. In total, the Weighted Overall Index of the Sportage is 3.2 and is enough for 2 Green stars.