Ford EcoSport SES vs Kia Sportage LX — full comparison

Ford EcoSport SES

Suv · Gasoline

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Kia Sportage LX

Suv · Gasoline

Ford EcoSport SES

Car A

Ford EcoSport SES

The Ford EcoSport SES focuses on city-friendly, cost-conscious driving with a 1.0L EcoBoost and an efficient 6.5 L/100 km. It favors practicality and everyday dependability over premium feel or outright performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline4-star safety6.5 L/100km

Kia Sportage LX

Car B

Kia Sportage LX

The Kia Sportage LX focuses on family practicality and value, pairing a five-seat cabin with a large 876-liter cargo area at a $26,500 price. Performance and efficiency are balanced for daily use rather than spirited driving.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety187 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 86

City 62 / 47

Budget / value 65 / 65

Road trip 35 / 64

Performance 26 / 30

Cargo 28 / 57

Practical 51 / 62

Premium 14 / 23

Winter 26 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford EcoSport SES · Orange = Kia Sportage LX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford EcoSport SES Kia Sportage LX

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Pros & cons

Ford EcoSport SES

Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check
1.0L EcoBoost delivers smooth, easygoing power for urban commutes
Practical 375 L trunk and 5 seats suit compact-family needs
Good value in its segment for budget-focused buyers
Modest performance (123 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.9 s) won’t satisfy spirited drivers
Not aimed at a premium experience; prioritizes function over luxury
375 L cargo and 5-seat layout may be tight for larger families or big trips
1.0L and 170 Nm can feel taxed on steep grades or when fully loaded

Kia Sportage LX

Very spacious cargo area (876 liters) suits growing families and road trips
Seats five comfortably for daily commuting and school runs
Reasonable efficiency for everyday use (combined consumption: 8.4)
Priced at $26,500, offering good value in its segment
Not for performance seekers (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s)
Lacks a premium orientation for shoppers wanting upscale trimmings
Only five seats; larger families may need more capacity
Combined consumption of 8.4 may not satisfy ultra‑frugal expectations

Verdict

Pick Ford EcoSport SES if…

Best fuel economy

Ford EcoSport SES uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Kia Sportage LX if…

More power

Kia Sportage LX puts out 187 hp vs 123 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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