2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. 2024 Toyota Venza Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,790 to $37,790
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Venza

2024 Toyota
Venza

MSRP*: $35,070 to $43,215
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MPG - City 38 - 42 MPG 40 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 - 44 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.1 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 227 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 183.5 in 186.6 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Toyota Venza. The Kia Sportage Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Venza, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

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 Toyota Venza, 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 Toyota Venza, when considering MSRP.

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

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

Performance
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Venza.

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