The usual asking price for a used Kia Sportage in NZ is $14,995 to $35,490. The typical one is $21,645 with about 92,000 km.
Prices from 70 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $21,645
- Cheaper than 74% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $15k–$35k
- Typical kilometres
- 92,000
- Years for sale
- 2007–26
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $41,440 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $21,990 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $15,995 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | $18,990 | 2018 |
| Diesel | $19,920 | 2020 |
Check a Sportage's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
70 listed by NZ dealers now, from $7,995.
See all 70 for saleWhat it costs to run
2024–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $2,600
- Cheaper to run than 87% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100km
2021–25 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,890
- Cheaper to run than 51% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
2016–21 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,370
- 64% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
2010–15 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,750
- 72% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.3 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $950 a year less to run, and puts out 1.6 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2026 Kia Sportage | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 5.4 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $2,600 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $2,600 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,780 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2010–15 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–26 · Petrol hybrid | 5.4 L/100km | $2,600 | |
| 2021–25 · Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | $3,890 | |
| 2016–21 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 9.1 L/100km | $4,370 |
| 2010–15 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 8.3 L/100km | $4,750 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 21%
- Against the average car its age
- About average
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 47% | 42% | 913 |
| 2010 | 43% | 40% | 3624 |
| 2013 | 39% | 34% | 17246 |
| 2014 | 31% | 31% | 18651 |
| 2015 | 29% | 28% | 20621 |
| 2016 | 25% | 25% | 36577 |
| 2017 | 21% | 22% | 36400 |
| 2018 | 18% | 19% | 33663 |
| 2019 | 17% | 16% | 32947 |
| 2020 | 16% | 14% | 18906 |
| 2021 | 15% | 13% | 26902 |
| 2022 | 11% | 11% | 29329 |
| 2023 | 8% | 8% | 1703 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 15% | 17% | 162797 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 27% | 31% | 83231 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 37% | 38% | 39699 |
| 200,000 km or more | 43% | 40% | 15659 |
From 277,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Kia Sportage, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $30,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 33,252
- More common than 66% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 2%
- Typical year
- 2019
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Kia Sportage?
Half of the used Sportages listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $14,995 and $35,490, and the typical one is $21,645 with about 92,000 km.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Sportage?
The typical Sportage listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $11,500 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a petrol Sportage compared with a diesel one?
The typical petrol Sportage is $18,990 and is usually a 2018. The typical diesel one is $19,920 and is usually a 2020, so part of the difference is age.
How safe is a used Kia Sportage?
The 2016–21 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5 and the 2010–15 diesel model rates 5 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Kia Sportage cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $2,600 a year for the 2024–26 petrol hybrid model, $3,890 a year for the 2021–25 petrol model, $4,370 a year for the 2016–21 petrol model and $4,750 a year for the 2010–15 diesel model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Sportages are in NZ?
33,252 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 2% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2019.
How often does a used Sportage fail its MOT in the UK?
21% of UK Sportages of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 20% for the average UK car of the same years. From 277,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Kia Sportage, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Milhouse35, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits