2025 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 16 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 88.8 - 89.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 270 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 190.2 - 191.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 75.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Toyota 4Runner.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage and the Toyota 4Runner.
Convenience
The Toyota 4Runner 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). Clearly, the Kia Sportage is a better financial choice over the Toyota 4Runner, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage is much slimmer than the Toyota 4Runner, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Sportage is slightly shorter than the Toyota 4Runner, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a larger turning radius than the Toyota 4Runner, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sportage has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota 4Runner.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Toyota 4Runner, 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 Kia Sportage and the Toyota 4Runner.
The Kia Sportage has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota 4Runner.