Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid vs. Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid.
When we compare the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid ranges from $38,596 to $46,580 while a used 2025 Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid is priced between $39,888 to $50,251. For a new model, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's price is between $40,177 and $46,878, with the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid priced between $40,896 and $50,056.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid loses 49.8 percent of its value and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid loses 47.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid base engine makes 268 horsepower. Both the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and the TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid are rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. Both models use electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,177 - $46,878
Starting MSRP:
$39,890
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,699
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,495 - $44,565
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,896 - $50,056
Starting MSRP:
$39,730
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,699
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,495 - $44,565
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,684
Price Range:
$38,596 - $46,580
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,518
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,748 - $52,824
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,064
Price Range:
$39,888 - $50,251
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,518
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,748 - $52,824
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,040
Depreciation %:
50.2%
Resale Value $:
$19,850
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
36.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.6% - 53.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
36.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.6% - 53.1%
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.5 - 14.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.5 - 14.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.2 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.2 - 19.5
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
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33 out of / 36Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
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22 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
X-Line, X-Line Prestige
Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 35 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
434 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
35 / 35 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
34.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
31.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4229 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4121 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Fusion Black
Blue
Vesta Blue
Gray
Gravity Gray / Shadow Matte Gray
Green
Jungle Green
Red
Dawning Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ash Black
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Gray
Amazon Gray Metallic / Titan Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
White
Creamy White Pearl
Brown
Cashmere Bronze
Silver
Shimmering Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Green
Sage Green
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Green
Not available
Gray
Gray / Gray/Green Accents
