2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. 2024 Lincoln Corsair Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,590 to $37,590
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Picture of the 2024 Lincoln Corsair

2024 Lincoln
Corsair

MSRP*: $38,990 to $54,025
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MPG - City 38 - 42 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 - 44 MPG 28 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.1 ft3 56.2 - 57.6 ft3
Engine
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 266-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 227 hp 250 - 266 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 181.4 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 74.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 43.2 in
Rear 36.7 - 38.6 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in
Front 38.4 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 38.7 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 Hybrid than in the Lincoln Corsair. The Lincoln Corsair will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

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 Lincoln Corsair, 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 Lincoln Corsair, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is a little narrower than the Lincoln Corsair, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lincoln Corsair.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lincoln Corsair is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Lincoln Corsair.

Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much lower torque than the Lincoln Corsair, 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 Lincoln Corsair. With the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lincoln Corsair.