2018 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2018 Kia Sportage
When comparing the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2018 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2018 Kia Sportage has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2018 Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON is a better car than the 2018 Kia Sportage.
2018 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2018 Kia Sportage Pricing
A used 2018 Hyundai TUCSON ranges from $14,100 to $23,763 while a used 2018 Kia Sportage is priced between $12,994 to $23,621.
2018 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2018 Kia Sportage Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON loses 41.6 percent of its value and the 2018 Kia Sportage loses 42.8 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Kia Sportage.
2018 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2018 Kia Sportage Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.5 out of 10 while the Kia Sportage's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai TUCSON being ranked 9 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Kia Sportage being ranked 6 out of 19. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Hyundai TUCSON is ranked 21 and the Kia Sportage is ranked 14. The Hyundai TUCSON is also ranked 21 out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs while the Kia Sportage is ranked 16 out of 56.
2018 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2018 Kia Sportage Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.0 out of 10. For the Kia Sportage the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai TUCSON a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Sportage.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON’s base engine makes 164 horsepower, and the 2018 Kia Sportage base engine makes 181 horsepower. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 492 miles. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. This gives the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Kia Sportage. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2018 Hyundai TUCSON and 2018 Kia Sportage are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Kia Sportage has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Hyundai TUCSON, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.61 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
14100 - 23763
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415854
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
12994 - 23621
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.427825
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.481138 / 10
Reliability:
8.033413 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1594 / 10
Reliability:
7.8782 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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43 out of / 66Summary Review
The Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger SUV with an upscale cabin and plenty of room for cargo and people. The current Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year, with new models costing an average of $29,524 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,667.
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
- High quality cabin materials
- Plenty of standard safety equipment
- Comfortable ride
- Tricky capacitive infotainment controls
- No volume knob
- No wireless Apple CarPlay with large screen
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
2018 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Sport, Value
2018 Kia Sportage Trim Levels
EX, LX, SX Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.61 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:
164 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
377 / 492 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
31 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
30.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
176.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3305 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17