2025 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 84.3 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 | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Toyota Highlander.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage and the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
With the Toyota Highlander, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sportage, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 Highlander, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Sportage, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Toyota Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Kia Sportage seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander.
The Kia Sportage has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.