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Kia Sportage road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Kia Sportage? 50% of the 12 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 — 50% 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 (50%)
From April 2017
50% of stock
Median CO₂
147 g/km

Motoring Today currently lists 13 used Kia Sportage cars from approved UK dealers.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

50% 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.

Kia Sportage in stock now — from £4,499

KIA Sportage
Fair price

KIA Sportage

2014 3 Isg Crdi

DieselManual96,912 mi2014
Band F · £225/yrHome delivery
Finance available on request
£4,499
cash

Anycolour Car·4.9 (154)· Barnsley

KIA Sportage
Above market

KIA Sportage

2016 2 Isg

PetrolManual91,761 mi2016
Band F · £225/yr
£147/mo
£6,495
cash

Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (173)· North Baddesley

KIA Sportage
Good price

KIA Sportage

2018 2 Crdi Isg

DieselManual101,631 mi2018
£200/yr
£159/mo
£6,995
cash

Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (173)· North Baddesley

KIA Sportage

KIA Sportage

2018 2 Isg 4x4

PetrolManual96,589 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£7,609
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth

KIA Sportage
Good price

KIA Sportage

2016 3 Isg Crdi

DieselManual89,000 mi2016
Band C · £35/yr
£179/mo
£7,995
cash

NG9 Motors·4.5 (92)· Nottingham

KIA Sportage
Above market

KIA Sportage

2017 2 Isg

PetrolManual65,975 mi2017
Band F · £225/yr
Finance available on request
£8,495
cash

Durnford Motors·4.5 (181)· Southampton

KIA Sportage
Great price

KIA Sportage

2017 2 Crdi Isg Semi-auto

DieselAutomatic60,928 mi2017
Band D · £170/yr
£208/mo
£9,495
cash

SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (125)· Cobham

KIA Sportage
Above market

KIA Sportage

2018 2 Isg

PetrolManual56,000 mi2018
£200/yr
£219/mo
£9,495
cash

Protheroes·4.4 (74)· Market Harborough

KIA Sportage
Good price

KIA Sportage

2017 Gt-line Crdi 4x4 Auto

DieselAutomatic82,000 mi2017
£200/yr
£223/mo
£9,795
cash

NG9 Motors·4.5 (92)· Nottingham

KIA Sportage
Great price

KIA Sportage

2019 4 Isg

PetrolManual59,489 mi2019
£200/yr
£264/mo
£11,480
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth

KIA Sportage
Above market

KIA Sportage

2020 2 Crdi Isg Mhev

DieselManual40,000 mi2020
£200/yr
£279/mo
£12,490
cash

Protheroes·4.4 (74)· Market Harborough

KIA Sportage
Great price

KIA Sportage

2016 Gt-line Semi-auto

PetrolAutomatic31,990 mi2016
Band H · £325/yr
Finance available on request
£12,797
cash

RMB & Son Motors·4.6 (25)· Ross-On-Wye

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 April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with an original list price over £40,000 for five years from the second year. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed purely on their CO2 emission bands.
How many Kia Sportage cars are for sale?
We currently have 14 Kia Sportage models available for sale. These range from model years 2016 to 2023, offering a good selection of options.