MG HS 2026 vs Kia Sportage 2026
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MG HS — best value, most powerful, most efficient, longest warranty
The true 5-year cost estimate
Kia Sportage 2026 costs about 5,811 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| MG HS 2026 | Kia Sportage 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 85,261 SAR (1,421 SAR per month) | 79,450 SAR (1,324 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 3,049 SAR | 3,114 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,853 SAR – 4,633 SAR | 1,955 SAR – 4,887 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 51,898 SAR (56%) | 66,376 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 69 | 63 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 92,657 SAR – 120,750 SAR ~ | 97,749 SAR – 149,195 SAR |
| Used market price | 30,000 – 40,000 SAR (2021) | 75,500 – 96,500 SAR (2025) |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 168 hp | 156 hp |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 7 | Automatic · 6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.3 km/L | 14.0 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,655 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,663 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot capacity | 507 L | 591 L |
| Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,540 kg |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 181 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 200,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, MG HS 2026 or Kia Sportage 2026?
MG HS 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 92,657 SAR versus 97,749 SAR for Kia Sportage 2026 — a difference of about 5,092 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, MG HS 2026 costs roughly 3,049 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 3,114 SAR for Kia Sportage 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: MG HS 2026 between 1,853 SAR and 4,633 SAR, and Kia Sportage 2026 between 1,955 SAR and 4,887 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
MG HS 2026 scores 69/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 63/100 for Kia Sportage 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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