2024 Kia Sportage vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Sportage

2024 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $37,990
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4

2024 Toyota
RAV4

MSRP*: $28,675 to $38,380
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 33 MPG 28 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.1 ft3 69.7 - 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-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 203 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 180.9 - 181.5 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 73.0 - 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Toyota RAV4. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage and the Toyota RAV4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sportage as you will with the Toyota RAV4, 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 Kia Sportage or the Toyota RAV4, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Kia Sportage is about the same width as the Toyota RAV4. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sportage takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota RAV4.

Handling
The Kia Sportage has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota RAV4. The Kia Sportage has a little less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Sportage doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota RAV4.

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 RAV4. The Kia Sportage has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Toyota RAV4.