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 Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid is a better car than the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid ranges from $38,900 to $46,209 while a used 2024 Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid is priced between $33,999 to $47,594. For a new model, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's price is between $40,622 and $47,884, with the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid priced between $39,865 and $48,069.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid loses 46 percent of its value and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid loses 44.2 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid retains 1.8 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 base engine of both the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and the Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid makes 261 horsepower. 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:
$40,622 - $47,884
Starting MSRP:
$39,590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,220 - $43,690
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,865 - $48,069
Starting MSRP:
$38,725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,220 - $43,690
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,761
Price Range:
$38,900 - $46,209
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,761
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,760 - $51,180
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
668
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
280
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,557
Price Range:
$33,999 - $47,594
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,761
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,760 - $51,180
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,761
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,299
# Good or Great Deals:
38
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,726
Depreciation %:
47.3%
Resale Value $:
$20,864
Residual Value %:
52.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.5% - 50.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,692
Depreciation %:
45.7%
Resale Value $:
$21,033
Residual Value %:
54.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.5% - 50.8%
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10 - 12.4
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)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2 - 8.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2 - 8.6
Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
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28 out of / 32Hyundai TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
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8 out of / 27Ranking
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8 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
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17 out of / 32Available 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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:
261 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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):
Not yet available
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
4115 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
182.3 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:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Fusion Black
Blue
Vesta Blue
Gray
Gravity Gray / Shadow Gray Matte
Green
Jungle Green
Red
Dawning Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic
Gray
Amazon Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Creamy White Pearl / Serenity White Pearl
Silver
Curated Silver Metallic / Shimmering Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Green
Sage Green
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Green
Not available
Gray
Gray
