Used Kia Sportage for sale in Europe

About the Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV that has been sold in Europe for several decades. It began as a small, truck-based four-wheel-drive model. Since the mid-2000s it has been a mainstream family crossover built on car-type underpinnings. It suits buyers who want a practical, mid-sized body with a high seating position.

Most used examples come as five-door estates with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. Engines have included petrol and diesel units, with manual and automatic gearboxes. Newer cars add mild-hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. Some older cars have been converted to LPG or CNG, so the fuel type is worth checking.

Our listings span a wide range of model years, from the late 1990s to the current model. Older first-generation cars are rare and behave differently from later ones. Most listings are from the 2010s onwards. Equipment, engines and running costs differ a lot between generations, so compare like with like.

Generations

• KM (2004-2010) — The second-generation Sportage moved to a car-style monocoque platform and was offered with petrol and diesel engines.
• SL (2010-2015) — The third generation brought a restyled, more modern body and a range of petrol and diesel engines with manual or automatic gearboxes.
• QL (2015-2021) — The fourth generation offered petrol and diesel engines, a dual-clutch automatic option, and later mild-hybrid diesel versions.
• NQ5 (2021-present) — The fifth generation introduced a larger body and a wider powertrain range that includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise steadily with model year. Cars from 2005 to 2009 are mostly in the low thousands of euros. For 2012 the median asking price is €7,700, and for 2016 it is €12,700. A 2022 car has a median of €24,600, and 2026 cars reach €37,000. Within each year the spread is fairly narrow, so trim level, engine, mileage and country explain most of the difference. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Kia Sportage

Ask for the full service history and inspect the car in daylight. Take a test drive that includes a cold start, low-speed manoeuvring and a motorway stretch. Compare the paperwork with what the car actually has fitted.

• Service history and engine

  Look for regular oil changes with the correct grade, as recorded by a workshop. Listen for rattles on a cold start and check for oil leaks. Irregular servicing is a common cause of engine problems on both petrol and diesel versions.

• Particulate filter and EGR · Diesel engines

  On diesels used mainly for short trips, the particulate filter and EGR valve can clog. Check for warning lights, ask whether the filter has been cleaned or replaced, and make sure a motorway drive is part of the test.

• Oil use and chain noise · Petrol direct-injection engines

  Direct-injection petrol engines can use oil or develop timing chain noise if neglected. Check the oil level, ask about top-ups, and listen for rattling on start-up. A documented service record matters more than age.

• Gearbox behaviour · Dual-clutch automatic

  On cars with a dual-clutch automatic, watch for hesitation, shuddering or jerky shifts at low speed and when pulling away. Check for software updates or repairs in the history. Manual versions need a check of clutch bite and a smooth gear change.

• Drivetrain and underbody · All-wheel drive

  On all-wheel-drive cars, listen for noises from the transfer case and rear axle when turning slowly. Inspect the underbody, sills and suspension mounts for rust, especially on older cars that have seen road salt.

• Hybrid system checks · Hybrid and plug-in versions

  On hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, check that no warning lights appear and that the system switches smoothly between electric and petrol power. Ask for a battery health report and look at the charging port and cables.

• Gas conversions · LPG and CNG

  Some cars have been converted to LPG or CNG. Ask for documents covering the installation and the latest inspection of the gas system. Check the tank dates, the filler connection and whether the car still starts and runs well on petrol.

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