2025 Kia
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2025 Land Rover
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 296 - 518 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 180.5 - 211.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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 Land Rover Defender.
The Kia Sportage offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
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 Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, 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 Land Rover Defender.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Kia Sportage seats a lot fewer people than the Land Rover Defender.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Sportage as you will in the Land Rover Defender.