2025 Hyundai
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2026 Kia
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| MPG - City | 24 - 25 MPG | 23 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 33 MPG | 26 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 80.3 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 | 187 hp | 187 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 1,653 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 182.7 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 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 Tucson offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sportage, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Tucson as you will with the Kia Sportage, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Tucson will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sportage.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Tucson is about the same width as the Kia Sportage.
When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Tucson takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sportage.
Handling
The Hyundai Tucson has the same turning radius as the Kia Sportage, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Hyundai Tucson, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Kia Sportage.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage.
The Hyundai Tucson has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sportage.