2026 MG RX5 1.5T DEL vs 2021 Kia Sportage 2.4L GDI LX (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
MG RX5 vs Kia Sportage, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMG RX5: AED 82,400Kia Sportage: AED 82,000Kia Sportage is AED 400 cheaper.
- PowerMG RX5: 171 hpKia Sportage: 184 hpKia Sportage makes 13 hp more.
- TorqueMG RX5: 275 NmKia Sportage: 237 NmMG RX5 makes 38 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMG RX5: 14.7 km/LKia Sportage: 11.6 km/LMG RX5 goes 3.1 km further per litre.
- LengthMG RX5: 4571 mmKia Sportage: 4480 mmMG RX5 is 91 mm longer.
- SeatingMG RX5: 5 SeaterKia Sportage: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: MG RX5 or Kia Sportage?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Sportage is AED 400 cheaper. Kia Sportage makes 13 hp more. MG RX5 goes 3.1 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
MG
RX5 1.5T DEL
AED 82,400*
Kia
Sportage 2.4L GDI LX (AWD)
AED 82,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
1500
171
275
Petrol
4
2400
184
237
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4
Displacement (cc)
1500
2400
Power (hp)
171
184
Peak Torque (Nm)
275
237
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
55
14.7
62
11.6
Fuel Tank Size (L)
55
62
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.7
11.6
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9.4
190
9.6
185
0 to 100 (s)
9.4
9.6
Top Speed (km/h)
190
185
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4571
1855
1719
2708
1539
235/45R19
235/45R19
595
-
-
4480
1850
1640
-
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4571
4480
Width (mm)
1855
1850
Height (mm)
1719
1640
Wheelbase (mm)
2708
-
Weight (kg)
1539
-
Front Tyres
235/45R19
-
Rear Tyres
235/45R19
-
Cargo Space (L)
595
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist