2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 26 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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 - 172.6 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.

Comparison Review

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. The Hyundai Kona will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than 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
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Sportage.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Hyundai Kona transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Sportage.

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.