Suzuki SX4 vs. Kia Sportage
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Suzuki SX4 and Kia Sportage 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 Suzuki SX4 and the Kia Sportage.
When comparing the Suzuki SX4's and the Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the Suzuki SX4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Kia Sportage has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Suzuki SX4's and the Kia Sportage's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2013 Suzuki SX4 ranges from $2,995 to $9,012 while a used 2013 Kia Sportage is priced between $5,500 to $13,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Suzuki SX4’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the Kia Sportage base engine makes 176 horsepower. The SX4 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The Sportage is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles. This gives the Suzuki SX4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Sportage. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Sportage has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Suzuki SX4 has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Suzuki SX4 and Kia Sportage are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Sportage has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15845
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
22849
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
19000 - 27030
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6112
Price Range:
2995 - 9012
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9246
Price Range:
5500 - 13998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
10570
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7387 - 26274
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
56
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
123875
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Suzuki SX4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Sportage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Suzuki SX4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sportage
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7579976764355036
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.214374345313252
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 16.1
Suzuki SX4 Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Sportage Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
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10 out of / 19Ranking
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11 out of / 18Ranking
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18 out of / 67Ranking
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47 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Suzuki SX4 Trim Levels
LE, Sport SE
Kia Sportage Trim Levels
Base, EX, LX, SX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
140 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
176 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
168 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 413 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
104.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2833 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
176.8 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3157 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Exterior Colors
Red
Ablaze Red Metallic
White
Pearl White
Black
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Black
Black Cherry
Silver
Bright Silver / Mineral SIlver
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black