2025 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 19 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | 22 - 24 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 86.9 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 | 437 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 8,980 - 9,520 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 208.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 79.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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 Sequoia.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage and the Toyota Sequoia.
Convenience
With the Toyota Sequoia, 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 Sequoia, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage is much slimmer than the Toyota Sequoia, 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 Sequoia.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Sequoia, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Toyota Sequoia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Sportage has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sportage has less cargo space than the Toyota Sequoia, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.