2025 Kia
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2024 Land Rover
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| MPG - City | 38 - 42 MPG | 19 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 38 - 44 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 247 - 394 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 5,291 - 5,511 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 188.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 80.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in |
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 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 Hybrid than in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sportage Hybrid as you will with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 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). Clearly, the Kia Sportage Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage Hybrid is much slimmer than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is slightly shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much lower torque than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 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 Hybrid and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.