2026 Kia Sportage L TX 1.5T vs 2026 MG RX8 2.0T STD (AWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Sportage vs MG RX8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Sportage: AED 97,650MG RX8: AED 98,000Kia Sportage is AED 350 cheaper.
- PowerKia Sportage: 197 hpMG RX8: 220 hpMG RX8 makes 23 hp more.
- TorqueKia Sportage: 253 NmMG RX8: 360 NmMG RX8 makes 107 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Sportage: 14.3 km/LMG RX8: 10.1 km/LKia Sportage goes 4.2 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Sportage: 4515 mmMG RX8: 4923 mmMG RX8 is 408 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Sportage: 7 SeaterMG RX8: 7 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Sportage or MG RX8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Sportage is AED 350 cheaper. MG RX8 makes 23 hp more. Kia Sportage goes 4.2 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.
Kia
Sportage L TX 1.5T
AED 97,650*
MG
RX8 2.0T STD (AWD)
AED 98,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
1500
197
253
Petrol
4.0
2000
220
360
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1500
2000
Power (hp)
197
220
Peak Torque (Nm)
253
360
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
54.0
14.3
70
10.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
54.0
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.3
10.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.8
180
9.1
180
0 to 100 (s)
8.8
9.1
Top Speed (km/h)
180
180
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
4515
1865
1680
2755
1580
-
-
540.0
-
5
4923
1930
1840
2850
-
255/60R18
255/60R18
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4515
4923
Width (mm)
1865
1930
Height (mm)
1680
1840
Wheelbase (mm)
2755
2850
Weight (kg)
1580
-
Front Tyres
-
255/60R18
Rear Tyres
-
255/60R18
Cargo Space (L)
540.0
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
7 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