1997 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1997 Kia Sportage
When comparing the 1997 Toyota RAV4's and the 1997 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 1997 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 1997 Kia Sportage has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1997 Toyota RAV4's and the 1997 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 1997 Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the 1997 Kia Sportage.
1997 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1997 Kia Sportage Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1997 Toyota RAV4 loses 34.7 percent of its value and the 1997 Kia Sportage loses 42.8 percent of its value. This means the 1997 Toyota RAV4 retains 8.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1997 Kia Sportage.
1997 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1997 Kia Sportage Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota RAV4 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Kia Sportage's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 2 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Kia Sportage being ranked 14 out of 66. Out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 2 and the Kia Sportage is ranked 16. The Toyota RAV4 is also ranked 2 out of 19 Best Small SUVs while the Kia Sportage is ranked 6 out of 19.
1997 Toyota RAV4 vs. 1997 Kia Sportage Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota RAV4 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Kia Sportage the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Sportage.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1997 Toyota RAV4’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the 1997 Kia Sportage base engine makes 130 horsepower. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 300 miles. This gives the 1997 Toyota RAV4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1997 Kia Sportage. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1997 Toyota RAV4 and the 1997 Kia Sportage have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1773 - 8656
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.347266
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.427825
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.634471 / 10
Reliability:
8.403413 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1594 / 10
Reliability:
7.8782 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Rankings
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1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
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64 out of / 66Kia Sportage Rankings
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17 out of / 66Ranking
17 out of / 56Ranking
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43 out of / 66Summary Review
The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover with seating for five. The current Toyota RAV4 was redesigned for the 2019 model year, with new models averaging $31,101 and 3-year-old models averaging $23,510.
Summary Review
The Kia Sportage is a compact sport utility vehicle and a mainstay of Kia’s model line, going through several generations prior to the current Sportage, which debuted in 2017. The Sportage is known for its sharp looks, feature-packed interior, and low cost of entry, with new models costing an average of $28,105 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,380.
Pros and Cons
- Reputation for durability
- Gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models available
- Rugged SUV-like capability with the TRD Pro Off-Road trim
- Lackluster driving experience
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto late to arrive
- Cumbersome touchscreen controls
Pros and Cons
- Smooth ride quality with a quiet interior
- Spacious seating front and rear
- Smart instrumentation and control layout
- Smaller cargo capacity than many rivals
- Acceleration can be sluggish
- Fuel economy adequate at best
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1997 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
Base
1997 Kia Sportage Trim Levels
Base, EX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
120 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
130 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
255 / 300 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2469 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
147.2 inches
Wheelbase:
86.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3366 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
159.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available