The Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson: A Comparison

When comparing the Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson, they are two of the most family-friendly crossover vehicles on the road today. And they are perfect for an around-town trip or a cross-country excursion. Take your pick and step right up as we compare the award-winning Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson.

Sportage vs Tucson Similarities

They are like twin sons from different mothers. Well, not exactly. The Kia Sportage shares its platform with the Hyundai Tucson. Built in different locations, they share things like engines, transmissions, suspensions, and more. The Sportage offers sporty good looks that are as at home on a gravel trail as it is when handing off your keys to the valet at your local country club.

The Kia Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson are both loaded with high-tech features. The latest-safety equipment and desirable features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included.

 

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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage: Interior

There's no place you would likely rather be than inside either of these two compact CUVs. But the Kia Sportage has its advantages. It starts with a standard 12.2-inch digital instrument display that has an adjustable display that changes according to your drive mode. The infotainment system atop the center console includes an 8-inch screen display. There is also a manually-adjustable, heated six-way driver's seat, an adjustable heated passenger seat, and a rearview backup camera.

That larger driver's display compares to a 10.25-inch display in the Hyundai Tucson. The Tucson also includes an 8-inch infotainment screen, a six-way manual driver's seat, and a rearview monitor. While the Sportage includes heated front seats as standard, the Tucson makes you pay for them as an available option.

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Compare Tucson vs Sportage Safety

In addition to creature comforts, the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson compete where it counts: Safety. These standard safety features on each vehicle include:

 Kia Sportage:
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Car, Pedestrian, and Cyclist Recognition
  • High Beam Assist
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
  • Park Distance
 Hyundai Tucson:
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • High Beam Assist
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance with Pedestrian Recognition
  • Driver Attention Warning

Both the Kia and Hyundai offer similar safety features but the Kia leads the pack in total standard safety features.

Sportage vs Tucson Dimensions

Dimensionally, the measurements of the Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson are within a fraction of an inch of each other. Seriously! The Sportage measures up at 183.5 inches long, 73.4 inches wide, and 65.4 inches tall. The Tucson taps in at 182.3 inches long, 73.4 inches wide, and 65.6 inches tall. Fractions of an inch!

Inside, it's a tie. The Kia Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson both feature 41.4 inches of legroom in the front and 41.3 inches in the rear. The cargo capacity in the Sportage is immense, measuring in at 74.1 cubic feet.

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Performance

When it comes to engines in the Kia and Hyundai, it ends up, as they say in Las Vegas, a "Push". Both the Sportage and Tucson offer a standard 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Both send power to the pavement through an 8-speed automatic transmission. You can send it all-four wheels via an optional all-wheel drive system.

 The Kia Sportage is available in three forms:
  • Kia Sportage with 2.5-liter I-4 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. Available with front- or all-wheel drive.
  • Kia Sportage Hybrid with 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 + two electric motors and 6-speed automatic transmission. Available with front- or all-wheel drive.
  • Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid with 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 and Permanent Magnet Synchronous electric motor and 6-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

 The Tucson offers the same base powerplant:
  • Hyundai Tucson with 2.5-liter I-4 engine with 8-speed automatic transmission. Available with front- or all-wheel drive.
  • Hyundai Tucson Hybrid with 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 + two electric motors and 6-speed automatic transmission. Available with front- and all-wheel drive.
  • Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid with 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 and Permanent Magnet Synchronous electric motor and 6-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Conclusion

Both the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson are good-looking, capable vehicles. But as our comparison has shown, the Kia offers more features for less. That's why the choice is clear: there should be a Kia Sportage in your future. That's why you should visit Napleton Northlake Kia today or schedule a free test drive. Have any more questions about the Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson? Fill out the contact form below.

 Kia Sportage  Hyundai Tucson
 2.5L Inline 4-Cylinder Engine 2.5L Inline 4-Cylinder
 187 Horsepower 187
 178 lb-ft.Torque 178 lb-ft.
 8-Speed Auto Transmission 8-Speed Auto
 Front-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Drive Modes Front-Wheel or HTRAC All-Wheel
 65.6 in. Height 65. in.
 73.4 in. Width 73.4 in.
 183.5 in. Length 182.3 in.
 37.8/ 38.0 in. Headroom w/ Sunroof (1st/ 2nd-row) 38.1/ 39.0 in.
 41.4/ 41.3 in. Legroom (1st/ 2nd-row) 41.4/ 41.3 in.
 74.1/ 39.6 cu.ft. Cargo Volume (max./min.) 80.3/ 41.2 cu.ft.
 LX, EX, X-Line AWD, SX, SX Prestige, Sportage X-Pro, Sportage X-Pro Prestige Trim Levels SE, SEL, Limited
 FWD: 25/32/28
AWD: 23/28/25
Fuel Economy (City/Hwy/Combined)FWD: 25/32/28
AWD: 23/29/25
 

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