2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage

2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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MPG - City Info not available 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 168 - 320 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 182.5 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Kia Sportage.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sportage, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a little wider than the Kia Sportage, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sportage.

Handling
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the same turning radius as the Kia Sportage, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 greatly out-muscles the Kia Sportage.

Powertrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has much lower torque than the Kia Sportage, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Kia Sportage. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sportage.