Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Sportage
In comparing the Hyundai Tucson to the Kia Sportage, the Hyundai Tucson has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and overall quality score. The Kia Sportage has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai Tucson versus the Kia Sportage, the Hyundai Tucson is a better car than the Kia Sportage.
Hyundai Tucson versus Kia Sportage Pricing
A one- to five-year-old used Hyundai Tucson ranges from $19,133 to $29,988 while a used Kia Sportage from the same model year range is priced between $18,884 to $29,861. For a new model, the Hyundai Tucson's price is between $29,304 and $39,448, with the Kia Sportage priced between $29,437 and $39,961.
Hyundai Tucson versus Kia Sportage Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai Tucson is 8.4 out of 10 while the Kia Sportage's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai Tucson being ranked 7 out of 24 Best Small SUVs and the Kia Sportage being ranked 10 out of 24. Out of 14 Best Small SUVs for the Money, the Hyundai Tucson is ranked 14 and the Kia Sportage is ranked 9. The Hyundai Tucson is also ranked 11 out of 61 Best Crossover SUVs while the Kia Sportage is ranked 18 out of 61. The Hyundai Tucson is also ranked 11 out of 28 Best Crossover SUVs for the Money while the Kia Sportage is ranked 16 out of 28.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage makes 187 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear leg room.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Kia Sportage has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity than the Hyundai Tucson.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Hyundai Tucson has the better rating with a Top Safety Pick+ award compared to the Kia Sportage’s Top Safety Pick award.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$29,304 - $39,448
Used Asking Price:
$19,133 - $29,988
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
41.6%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$29,437 - $39,961
Used Asking Price:
$18,884 - $29,861
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
42.8%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
9 out of / 61Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 61Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 61Ranking
23 out of / 61iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 61Ranking
21 out of / 61Ranking
30 out of / 61Ranking
34 out of / 61Summary 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
Trim Levels
SE, SEL, Limited, N Line, XRT
Trim Levels
LX, EX, SX, SX-Prestige, X-Line, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
178 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 458 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
38.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
39.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3341 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
65.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3373 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
