Geely E5 Electric vs KIA Sportage

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Geely E5 Electric in South Africa

Geely E5 Electric

Apex Plus Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 788,888 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
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Decision summary

Geely E5 Electric vs KIA Sportage: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Sportage starts ZAR 37,004 cheaper E5 Electric from ZAR 699,999 · Sportage from ZAR 662,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 Electric Sportage
Maximum Power E5 Electric160 kW Sportage132 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque E5 Electric320 Nm Sportage265 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size E5 ElectricNot Applicable Sportage1591 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 ElectricNot Applicable Sportage13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 ElectricNot Officially Disclosed Sportage181 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec E5 Electric Sportage
Model Introduced Year 2025 2022
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Fifth generation (NQ5); global launch 2021, SA 2022
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established Fifth generation (NQ5) launched SA 2022; no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2022
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note - Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Steel Grey, Intense Red, Glacial White Pearl, Interstellar Grey
Tare Mass Kg - 1570 kg
Spec E5 Electric Sportage
Length 4615 mm 4515 mm
Width 1901 mm 1865 mm
Height 1670 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm 2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 181 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 54 l
Boot/Cargo Space 461 l 466 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 1570 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2080 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 500 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 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 E5 Electric and Sportage comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

E5 Electric vs Sportage questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.