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Difference between the Kia Sportage 3 and GT-Line

Sportage 3 vs. GT-Line: which is better?

two kia sportages driving on a road

Spotting the differences between the Kia Sportage 3 and GT-Line may be tricky at first, but there are plenty worth knowing. 

While both trim levels are of course based on the same car, it’s important to know why they vary – you don’t want to be caught out buying the wrong one for you. 

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Performance and specifications: Sportage 3 vs. GT-Line 

the engine bays of two kia sportage carsAll Kia Sportage cars come with the same turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, but there are different hybrid options for the GT-Line and '3. 

You can get the GT-Line with full hybrid and plug-in hybrid assistance, and the '3' comes with a 48v mild hybrid variant. 

Because they both have the same engines, there’s no difference in the way these two Kia cars drive, other than the mpg you’ll get from the different hybrid options.

You’re probably best off comparing them based on their exterior and interior features instead. 

Design and features: Sportage 3 vs. GT-Line 

on the left is a kia sportage's headlight and on the right is the gt-line badge of a blue sportageLooking at them side-by-side, you can start to see the differences.  

The GT-Line has a sportier look, despite being the cheaper car. This is thanks to silver accents on the large front grille, larger 19-inch alloy wheels and a more aggressive front splitter. 

The 3's styling is more subdued but still angular and slightly sporty looking, with added chrome bits to fit in with more expensive German rivals.

Looks are subjective, however, facts are... fact. Let’s dive into the spec differences. 

Kia Sportage GT-Line specs: 

  • 4.2-inch digital gauge cluster 

  • 12.3-inch infotainment screen (with sat-nav) 

  • Quilted leather and suede seats 

  • Driver lumbar support 

  • Engine start/stop with smart entry 

  • Rear privacy windows 

  • Smart cruise control 

  • Forward collision avoidance system 

  • Lane follow assist 

Kia Sportage 3 specs: 

  • 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster 

  • 12.3-inch infotainment screen (with sat-nav) 

  • Cloth and leather seats 

  • Heated seats 

  • Heated steering wheel 

  • Driver lumbar support 

  • Engine start/stop with smart entry 

  • Smart cruise control 

  • Highway drive assist 

Pricing: Sportage 3 vs. GT-Line 

on the left is a grey kia sportage rear and on the right is a blue kia sportageA new Kia Sportage starts at £29,390. This rises to £31,890 for the GT-Line and up to £32,890 for the ‘3’. 

But buy a used Kia Sportage and you’re looking at around £20,000 for the GT-Line and £25,000 for the ‘3’.  

Note: these prices will fluctuate, and finance deals can help spread the cost. 

Explore all Kia Sportage models 

The GT-Line and 3 are the most popular Kia Sportage models, but there are plenty of others if neither of these take your fancy.  

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