Kia Sportage vs Renault Koleos
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Kia Sportage wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 58%, worth about R 96 764 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Sportage | Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 662 995 | R 596 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 588/m | R 10 435/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 442 426 | R 345 662 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 220 569 | R 251 337 |
| Value after 5 years | R 351 365 | R 262 461 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Kia Sportage →
Kia's best-known nameplate locally, on sale since the brand's 1998 arrival and now in its fifth generation. Striking styling and generous spec pull buyers who would otherwise look at a Tucson or RAV4. Depreciation is typical Korean mainstream, steeper than a Toyota but cushioned by the long warranty.
Known for: bold-styled family suv with long warranty
Renault Koleos →
The nameplate first appeared in 2008, disappeared for a spell, then returned in 2017 as Renault's midsize SUV flagship. The current 2.5-litre CVT model starts just under R600,000 and majors on space and comfort rather than badge appeal. It sells in small numbers, so resale trails the Tucson and Sportage it competes with.
Known for: spacious comfort-focused midsize suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia Sportage or the Renault Koleos?
The Kia Sportage. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 58% for the Renault Koleos, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Kia Sportage loses about R 220 569 over three years and the Renault Koleos loses about R 251 337. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Kia Sportage runs about R 11 588 per month and the Renault Koleos about R 10 435, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.