2025 Hyundai
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 19 MPG | 23 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 26 MPG | 26 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 86.4 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 187 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 1,653 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 196.7 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.8 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 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
The Hyundai Palisade offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sportage, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Palisade 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 Hyundai Palisade requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Sportage, 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). The Hyundai Palisade will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sportage, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Palisade is much wider than the Kia Sportage, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Hyundai Palisade, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Sportage.
Handling
The Hyundai Palisade 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 Palisade is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Palisade greatly out-muscles the Kia Sportage.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Palisade does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sportage.
Utility
The Hyundai Palisade offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sportage, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Hyundai Palisade has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sportage.