How much is a 2021 Kia SportagePetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Kia SportagePetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €25,500, based on 4 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Kia Sportage depreciate per year?

A Kia Sportage loses roughly 14.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Kia Sportage from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Kia SportagePetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Kia SportagePetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Kia Sportage2021

Petrol

€25,500ROI listing median

32 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€26k – €26k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 5h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€25,500

private sale ~€22,154 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€17,850 – €21,675

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

55k km

typical 57k km

Days listed

32d

avg on market · demand 48/100

AI Market Summary

Solid family SUV with good practicality, dependable Kia warranty coverage, and modest fuel economy for the class—reliable workhorse.
Fairly priced at median; narrow single-price range suggests stable, competitive market. No shortage of alternatives at this point, so negotiate firmly.
Direct injection engines prone to carbon buildup on intake valves around 80,000–100,000 km—causes rough idle and hesitation. Budget €400–800 for professional cleaning if mileage creeping toward that threshold.
Check for transmission shudder or lag on initial acceleration in automatics; request service history confirming any software updates or fluid changes completed by dealer.
Get pre-purchase inspection focused on sunroof seals and operation (panoramic units in early 2021 stock reported rattles and leaks); confirm all three recalls have been actioned.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

201 bhp

230 PS

Torque

308 Nm

227 lb·ft

0–62 mph

8.3s

124 mph top

Engine

1.6L

1600 cc

Boot space

539L

1628L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

19.35 mpg

7.3 L/100km

Urban

14.85 mpg

Extra urban

23.15 mpg

Fuel tank

57L

Dimensions

Length

4.50m

4505 mm

Width

1.86m

Height

1.64m

Wheelbase

2.67m

Kerb weight

1,597 kg

2,143 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 90% · Child 83%

Insurance

Group 25E

Warranty

7 years

100,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Kia Sportage 2021

Reliability

4/5

The 2021 Kia Sportage petrol is a solid, dependable compact SUV with a good warranty reputation and straightforward mechanics. Ownership is generally trouble-free with reasonable servicing costs, though some early-gen direct injection carbon build-up has been reported. It represents good value for money in the used market with predictable running costs.

Known issues

Direct injection carbon build-up on intake valves causing rough idle and hesitation in some examples; cleaning required around 80,000–100,000 km
Occasional panoramic sunroof rattles and seal leaks in early production units
Transmission shudder or lag on initial acceleration reported in some automatic models; software update or transmission fluid change usually resolves
12V battery discharge issues in vehicles with Bluetooth connectivity; battery monitoring system fault codes
Infotainment system freezes or slow response requiring software update
Water ingress into LED tail light assemblies causing condensation

Good for

Reliable 1.6L T-GDi petrol engine with proven track record in Kia/Hyundai range
Comfortable, spacious interior with good practicality for families and daily commuting
Excellent warranty support (7 years/150,000 km) reducing early ownership anxiety
Good fuel efficiency (6.5–7.2 L/100 km real-world on combined driving) and modest insurance groups

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Airbags2021

Driver and passenger airbag deployment delay or non-deployment in certain crash scenarios due to control module software fault

Remedy: Control module software update and function test

2021/0127

Brakes2021

Brake fluid leakage from master cylinder in vehicles with integrated ABS/ESC module; potential brake performance degradation

Remedy: Master cylinder replacement

2021/0156

Engine2020

Engine stalling risk due to fuel pump electrical connector degradation on select 1.6 T-GDi engines

Remedy: Replacement of fuel pump assembly and connector harness

2020/0095

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

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