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.
Sportage and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 273,095 cheaperSportage from ZAR 662,995 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Sportage
UNI-S
Maximum Power
Sportage132 kW @ 5500 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
Sportage265 Nm @ 1500 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
Sportage1591 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Sportage13.9 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Sportage181 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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KIA Sportage
2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Sportage
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
UNI-S
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Sportage
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
UNI-S
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Intercooler
Yes
-
Rev Matching
Yes
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.2
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.33
-
Roof Load
75 kg
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
-
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Temporary-use spare
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Adaptive Dampers
No
-
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Digital Speedometer
Yes
-
Driver Display
Digital Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Automatic climate control
AC Type
Yes
Automatic climate control
Climate Control
Yes
Automatic climate control
Climate Zones
2
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Leather Seats
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
Yes
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Start
Yes
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
-
Boot Opener
Remote
-
Power Windows
Yes
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
Yes
Electric panoramic sunroof
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Electric panoramic sunroof
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Yes
-
Aero Kit
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Power Sliding Doors
No
-
Engine Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Accelerator 0 100
8.5 sec
-
Common Rail Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Vdc
Yes
-
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Sonar
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
4
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lift Gate
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
10
8
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
-
Mirror
Electric
-
Rim Size
235/45 R19
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Sub Frame
Unibody
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
sportage
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Unlocking
Yes
Passive entry
Walk Away Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Front Wiper
No
-
Front Wipers Type
No
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane
-
Variable Valve Timing
CVVT
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Idle CO2 Output
175
-
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km
179 g/km
Green NCAP Rating
5
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
167
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
14.49 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
51 l
Fuel Tank Litres
54
51
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Transmission Type
Dual Clutch Transmission
DCT
Number of Gears
7
7
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Dry Dual Clutch
Dual-clutch
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
3.63
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
7-Speed DCT
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Airbags
7
6
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Safety Rating
5
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Central Locking
Yes
-
Alarm System
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Interval
15000
-
First Service At
15000
-
Approx Service Cost
R3,800 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
15000
-
Battery Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Real-world City Mileage Min
9.3 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12.1 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
17.5 l/100km
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
EV Mode
No
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear (6 sensors)
Park Assist
Yes
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Surround View Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
-
Parking Sensor
Yes
-
Front Camera
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
17 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Min
181 mm
-
Ground Clearance Max
181 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
21 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
-
Breakover Angle
17 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Length
4515 mm
4539 mm
Width
1865 mm
1865 mm
Height
1660 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
181 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
10.8 m
5.66 m
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2080 kg
1825 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
955 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
855 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
475 l
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l
51 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
181 mm
167 mm
Payload Capacity
500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Front Track Width
1601 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1608 mm
-
Chassis Type
Unibody
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Unibody
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Rear Overhang
760 mm
-
Body Type
SUV
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy Alloy
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Led Headlights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Roof Type
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Body Cladding
Yes
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Exterior Colour Options
7
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front seat cushions
Seat Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Fabric Seats
No
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
6-way electric
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-Way Power
-
Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Power
4-way electric
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Power
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.3+12.3-inch panoramic curved display, 64-colour ambient lighting, Meridian audio (GT-Line), ventilated/heated front seats (GT-Line), head-up display, panoramic sunroof (GT-Line+), 6 airbags standard
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1455
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Microfiber leather
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Driver Seat
8-Way Power
-
Seat Fold Type
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Yes
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
325 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Solid disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
280 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
225/55 R19
Wheel Rim Size
235/45 R19
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
235/45 R19
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Wheel Type
Alloy Alloy
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Tyre Load Index
105
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Temporary-use spare
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Temporary-use spare
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
-
Wheels
Alloy Alloy
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Wheel Size Type
235/45 R19
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Infotainment Screen
12.3
12.8-inch
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.8-inch infotainment system
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
12.3
12.8-inch
Navigation System
Yes
-
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
4
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Rear Usb
Yes
-
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
10
8
Premium Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
10.25-inch instrument display
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital
-
Display Audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Connected Services
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
10
8
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Years
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Steel Grey, Intense Red, Glacial White Pearl, Interstellar Grey
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Tare Mass Kg
1570 kg
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Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fifth generation (NQ5); global launch 2021, SA 2022
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Fifth generation (NQ5) launched SA 2022; no facelift yet
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Production Status
active
active
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Price Zar
823995 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
823995
469900
Starting Price Zar
823995
469900
Ownership Role
Flagship
Current South African derivative
Spec
Sportage
UNI-S
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G4FJ
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1591 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
132 kW @ 5500 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
265 Nm @ 1500 rpm
300 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
198 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
84.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This Sportage and UNI-S 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: Sportage 57 vs UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Sportage 54 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Sportage 100 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Sportage 63 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Sportage 71 vs UNI-S not separately scored.
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.
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Sportage and UNI-S image comparison
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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
Sportage leads by 0 points
Sportage and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Sportage
Performance
57/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
71/100
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Sportage
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sportage leads. However, UNI-S may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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