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Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota RAV4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4.

When comparing the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 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. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $30,333 to $41,519. For a new model, the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid's price is between $40,622 and $47,884, with the Toyota RAV4 priced between $30,673 and $41,221.

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 Toyota RAV4 loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 retains 17.4 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 Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Sportage Plug-In Hybrid uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the RAV4 uses regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota RAV4 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
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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:

$30,673 - $41,221

Starting MSRP:

$28,475

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$27,871

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,860 - $30,300

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:

$35,001

Price Range:

$30,333 - $41,519

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$33,244

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$29,649 - $36,546

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3,106

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

8,853

# Good or Great Deals:

545

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 $:

$8,275

Depreciation %:

29.1%

Resale Value $:

$20,200

Residual Value %:

70.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

42%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

29.1% - 47.3%

Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



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 Toyota RAV4

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.9 - 13.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%



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:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 18.3

Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Rankings

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

2 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

3 / 32

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

3 / 27

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 12

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

4 / 16

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

4 / 16

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

5 / 15

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

5 / 12

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

6 / 32

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 12

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 12

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 27

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

8 / 16

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 12

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

9 / 16

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 16

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

9 / 16

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

9 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

9 / 11

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

10 / 12

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

11 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

13 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

13 / 27

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

14 / 16

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

15 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

15 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

15 / 26

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

15 / 16

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

19 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

19 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

24 / 27

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

28 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

28 / 32

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels

X-Line, X-Line Prestige

Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels

Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 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):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

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:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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:

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):


27 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

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:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

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:

Standard

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:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

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:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

37.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 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:

3370 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 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:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

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

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Not available

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Not available

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

White

Ice Cap

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Green

Sage Green

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Green

Not available

Beige

Nutmeg

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