Changan Deepal S07 vs KIA Sportage

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
KIA Sportage in South Africa

KIA Sportage

2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 823,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 132 kW 🔧 265 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs KIA Sportage: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sportage remains close.

Sportage starts ZAR 332,905 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Sportage from ZAR 662,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Sportage
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Sportage132 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Sportage265 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Sportage1591 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Sportage13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Sportage181 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Sportage

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Sportage

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 Sportage
Model Introduced Year 2025 2022
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Fifth generation (NQ5); global launch 2021, SA 2022
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Fifth generation (NQ5) launched SA 2022; no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2022
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Color Note - Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Steel Grey, Intense Red, Glacial White Pearl, Interstellar Grey
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT
Tare Mass Kg - 1570 kg
Spec Deepal S07 Sportage
Length 4750 mm 4515 mm
Width 1930 mm 1865 mm
Height 1625 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 181 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 54 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 466 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1570 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2080 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 500 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 10.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 955 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 855 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Sportage comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Deepal S07 65 vs Sportage 57.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Sportage 54.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Sportage 100.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Sportage 63.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Sportage 71.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Deepal S07 leads by 8 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sportage remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 8 points
69
#2

Sportage

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 54
Performance 57
Efficiency 54
Safety 100
Practicality 63
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +8 Efficiency Deepal S07 +36 Safety Sportage +8 Practicality Deepal S07 +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Sportage

Performance 57/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 69 pts for Sportage

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Sportage may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs Sportage questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.