2025 Ford Expedition Max vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Expedition Max

2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,150 to $86,655
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,790 to $37,790
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MPG - City Info not available 38 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 38 - 44 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 123.1 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 6,300 - 9,000 lbs 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 221.7 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 80.0 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Expedition Max offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sportage Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. The Ford Expedition Max will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Expedition Max will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Expedition Max is much wider than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Expedition Max, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Expedition Max is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Expedition Max greatly out-muscles the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Expedition Max does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Utility
The Ford Expedition Max offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Ford Expedition Max, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.