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Kia Sportage road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Kia Sportage? 78% of the 9 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Kia Sportage?

Most used Kia Sportage in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 78% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (78%)
From April 2017
78% of stock
Median CO₂
147 g/km

With 11 used Kia Sportage models currently for sale, ranging in year from 2015 to 2023, understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, for your chosen Sportage is important. For used cars in the UK, VED is determined by the car's *first registration date*, its CO2 emissions, and its fuel type. This means the amount you pay can vary significantly across the Sportage range, particularly between older and newer examples. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed purely on their CO2 emissions, falling into various bands with different annual rates. Vehicles registered from April 2017 onwards, however, operate under a different system: they pay a first-year rate (often factored into the car's initial purchase price) followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, payable for five years from the second year of registration. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, though this exemption is changing. Because of these differing rules, the exact VED amount for a used Kia Sportage depends entirely on the specific vehicle's details. You should always check the individual car's registration date, CO2 emissions, and fuel type to confirm the applicable road tax rate before purchasing.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

78% of Kia Sportage

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Kia Sportage road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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PetrolManual85,000 mi2016
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£142/mo
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2018 2 Crdi Isg

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2017 Gt-line Crdi 4x4 Auto

DieselAutomatic82,000 mi2017
£200/yr
£230/mo
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cash

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Great price

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PetrolManual83,000 mi2023
£200/yr
£256/mo
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PetrolAutomatic40,390 mi2018
£200/yr
£307/mo
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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Kia Sportage (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol/Electric Hybrid), across 187 recorded variants.

Performance
111–261 bhp
Power
7.7s
0–60 mph (fastest)
127 mph
Top speed
1,591–2,656 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
23–61 mpg
Fuel economy
25–275 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
11–27 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,480 mm
Length
1,855 mm
Width
1,635 mm
Height
2,670 mm
Wheelbase
1,605 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2015
71%
Safety assist

The Kia Sportage (16-21) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2015 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £12,835
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.6T GDi 248 PHEV GT-Line 5dr Auto AWDAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV241 bhp—2526
1.6T GDi 212 HEV GT-Line 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid207 bhp49.6 mpg12822
1.6T GDi 212 HEV GT-Line S 5dr Auto AWDAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid207 bhp44.1 mpg14624
1.6T GDi 157 48V ISG 2 5drManualPetrol157 bhp43.5 mpg14719
1.6T GDi 157 48V ISG GT-Line 5dr DCTAutomaticPetrol157 bhp44.8 mpg14220
1.6T GDi PHEV 4 5dr Auto AWDAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV261 bhp—2525
1.6T GDi HEV 4 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid226 bhp50.4 mpg13125
1.6T GDi HEV GT-Line S 5dr Auto AWDAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid226 bhp44.1 mpg14625
1.6T GDi ISG 2 5drManualPetrol148 bhp42.2 mpg15217
1.6T GDi 48V ISG 4 5dr DCT AWDAutomaticPetrol148 bhp41.5 mpg15820
1.6T GDi 48V ISG GT-Line 5dr DCTAutomaticPetrol148 bhp44.1 mpg14619
1.6 CRDi 134 48V ISG 4 5dr DCT AWDAutomaticDiesel134 bhp51.4 mpg14819

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Kia Sportage?
A Kia Sportage registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Kia Sportages pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Kia Sportage?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from 1 April 2017, VED is typically a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies for cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Cars registered before this date are taxed based solely on CO2 emission bands.

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