2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

2025 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $28,605 to $40,045
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2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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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
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Tucson offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Kia Sportage. The Hyundai Tucson 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
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). Whether you pick the Hyundai Tucson or the Kia Sportage, it's going to cost you about the same.

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.