2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. 2024 Porsche Macan 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 Porsche Macan

2024 Porsche
Macan

MSRP*: $60,900 to $86,800
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MPG - City 38 - 42 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 - 44 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.1 ft3 53.0 ft3
Engine
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 227 hp 261 - 434 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 76.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
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Head Room Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in
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*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

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 Porsche Macan, 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 Porsche Macan, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage Hybrid is much slimmer than the Porsche Macan, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Porsche Macan.

Handling
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Porsche Macan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

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

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