2026 Hyundai
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2026 Kia
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| MPG - City | 25 - 29 MPG | 23 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 35 MPG | 26 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 147 - 190 hp | 187 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,653 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.3 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Hyundai Kona, 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 Kona and the Kia Sportage.
Convenience
The Kia Sportage requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Kona will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sportage.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Kia Sportage, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sportage.
Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia Sportage, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sportage.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona 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 Kona and the Kia Sportage.
The Hyundai Kona has less cargo space than the Kia Sportage, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.