Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Comparison Review

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage: Which is Better? Find Out!

Here's a quick breakdown on the key differences between the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage:

  • At the base level, the Hyundai Tucson offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen display and the Kia Sportage features a 8.0-inch  touchscreen display 
  • Inside, the Hyundai Tucson offers 80.1 cubic-feet of cargo volume with the rear seats down  and the Kia Sportage offers  74.1 cubic-feet of cargo volume with the rear seats down
  • In terms of the warranty, the Hyundai Tucson comes standard with 24/7 roadside assistance for 5-years/unlimited miles, and the Kia Sportage's roadside assistance warranty only lasts for 5-years/60,000 miles.
  • When it comes down to the EPA-Estimated fuel economy, the Hyundai Tucson can successfully get up to 25 mpg in the city/33 mpg on the highway/ and 28 mpg combined while the Kia Sportage offers 25 mpg in the city/ 32 mpg on the highway/ and 28 mpg combined. 
  • The Kia Sportage's max towing capacity is 2,500 lbs. with a trailer brake and the Kia Sportage's max towing capacity with a trailer brake is 2,000 lbs. 
  • The Hyundai Tucson exclusively offers a fingerprint scanner,  Bluelink+, and Hyundai Pay.

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Get To Know The Hyundai Tucson  The Hyundai Tucson, a compact crossover SUV named after Tucson, Arizona, first made it's debut in 2004. Since then, it has grown to become Hyundai's best-selling model-and for good reason. Renowned for its safety, the Hyundai Tucson has earned the prestigious "Top Safety Pick+" designation from the IIHS. It also scores an impressive 81/100 for reliability, according to J.D. Power, further solidifying its reputation as a dependable and family-friendly vehicle. Even more impressive, the Hyundai Tucson offers affordable luxury for everyone. 

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Get To Know The Kia Sportage 

 The Kia Sportage, a trailblazer in the compact crossover segment, first hit the scene in 1993, paving the way for decades of success. Today, it's not just Kia's best-selling SUV-it's a standout in its class. With accolades like the IIHS "Top Safety Pick" and a rock-solid reliability score of 83/100 from J.D. Power, the Sportage proves it's more than just good looks. Speaking of looks, the latest model turns up the heat with a bold, rugged exterior that commands attention and leaves a lasting impression. This is one SUV that's as dependable as it is daring.
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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Engine

 

Beneath the hood, the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage share a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine, delivering 181 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. Both SUVs are also equipped with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

 
As far as fuel economy goes, the EPA estimates that the Hyundai Tucson can get up to 25 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined. Alternatively the Kia Sportage can get up to 25 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined. 

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Max Towing Capacity

 The standard max towing capacity for the Hyundai Tucson is 2,000 lbs. The Kia Sportage on the other hand comes standard with a max towing capacity of 1,653 lbs. When properly equipped with trailer brakes, the max towing capacity is 2,500 lbs. 

2025 Hyundai Tucson vs 2025 Kia Sportage Interior Dimensions & Features 

Here's a quick rundown of the key differences between the interiors of the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage:

  • The Hyundai Tucson comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, while the Kia Sportage features an 8-inch touchscreen as standard.
  • For audio, the Tucson offers an available Bose Premium Audio System, whereas the Sportage provides an optional Harman Kardon® Premium Surround Sound System with HALOsonic®, 400 watts, and 8 speakers.
  • The Tucson also includes an available 12-inch head-up display, a feature not offered on the Sportage.
  • Enhanced interior ambient lighting is available in the Tucson but isn't an option for the Sportage.
  • In terms of cargo space, the Tucson provides up to 80.3 cubic feet of cargo volume with the second-row seats folded, compared to 74.1 cubic feet in the Sportage.

Both SUVs offer impressive interiors, but these differences highlight the Tucson's edge in tech and space.


  Hyundai Tucson  Kia Sportage
Cargo volume (cu. ft.) rear seats up/rear seats folded down 80.3 -inch/ 41.2-inch 39.6 / 74.1 cu. ft.
 Leg room (in., front/rear) 41.4 / 41.3 41.4 / 41.3 in.
 Passenger Volume  108.2 
 Leather-Trimmed Seat Surfaces Available  Available 
 8-Way Power Driver Seat Available  Available 
 Power Drivers Lumbar Support  Available  Available 
 Heated Front Seats  Available  Available 
 8-way power front passenger seat  Available  Available 
 Ventilated Front Seats Available  Available 
 Integrated Memory System (memory driver's seat, outside mirrors and HUD setting) Available  Available 
 Leather-wrapped shift knob Available  Available 
 12.3-inch Touchscreen Display  Standard Available 
 Bose Premium Audio System Available  Harmon Kardon Premium Surround Sound Speakers 
 Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® Available  Standard
 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster Available  Available 
 12-inch Head-up Display Available  Not Available 
 Wireless device quick charging (for supported devices) Available  Available 
 Expanded ambient interior lighting (64-color, upper/lower center console, door pockets) Available  Not Available 
 


2025 Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Safety Features

In terms of safety, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson stands out with its prestigious "Top Safety Pick+" rating from the IIHS, highlighting Hyundai's dedication to top-tier safety standards. Similarly, the Kia Sportage showcases its strong commitment to safety with a well-earned "Top Safety Pick" award from the IIHS. From this perspective, the Hyundai Tucson has a slight advantage over the Kia Sportage whenever it comes down to safety. However, while the Tucson holds a slight edge in safety accolades, both SUVs offer comparable safety features on paper:
  Hyundai Tucson  Kia Sportage
 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Turning Detection (FCA-JT) Standard  Standard
 Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Standard Standard
 Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) Available  Available 
 Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Standard Standard
 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Standard Standard
 Lane Following Assist (LFA) Standard Standard
 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Standard Standard
 Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go Available  Available 
 Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control Available  Available 
 Safe Exit Warning (SEW) Standard Available 
 Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) Standard Standard
 Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (AROA) Available  Standard
 Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse Available  Available 
 Parking Distance Warning - Forward/Reverse/Side Available  Available 
 Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) Available  Not Available
 Surround View Monitor (SVM) Available  Available 
 

2025 Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Warranty 

When it comes down to the warranty, the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage are both reliable SUVs. Here's a quick breakdown on the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage warranty: 
Hyundai Tucson Warranty: 
  • Powertrain Limited: 10year/100,000 mile
  • Anti-Perforation: 7 year/unlimited miles
  • 24/7 roadside assistance: 5-years/unlimited mile
  • New Vehicle Limited: 5-year/60,000 mile
Kia Sportage Warranty
  • Powertrain  Limited Warranty : 10-year/100,000 mile
  • Anti-Perforation : 5-year/unlimited mile
  • 24/7 roadside assistance: 5-year/60,000 mile
  • New Vehicle Limited: 5-year/60,000 mile

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage Trim Levels

When it comes down to trims levels the Hyundai Tucson offers four premium upscale trim levels with luxury inspired features and the Kia Sportage comes available with seven adventure ready trim levels. Take a glance below to see a list of the new Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage trim level lineup: 

Hyundai Tucson

  • SE
  • SEL
  • SEL Convenience 
  • XRT
  • Limited 

Kia Sportage

  • LX
  • EX
  • X-Line AWD
  • SX
  • SX Prestige
  • X-Pro 
  • X-Pro Prestige

See And Drive New Hyundai Tucson For Sale in Aurora, IL 

After taking a close look at the Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage, it's obvious. The Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage are both fantastic vehicles. However, if you're looking for the best way to make a great first impression, the Hyundai Tucson is an excellent choice. At the base level, the Hyundai Tucson comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®, and a rear view monitor. And if that's not enough, the new Hyundai also provides drivers with the option to upgrade to a new Hyundai Tucson with a 12.3-inch head-up display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. But most of all, the new Hyundai Tucson offers powerful 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. And that's just the beginning. There's a lot more where all of this comes from. To enjoy the complete the Hyundai Tucson experience, call 888-260-2879 , apply online, online, or visit us today at 4333 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504, and schedule a test drive.

When it comes down to cargo space, the Hyundai Tucson is the winner. The Hyundai Tucson offers 80.3 ft³ of cargo volume with the rear seat up and 41.2ft³ of cargo space with the rear seats down. The Kia Sportage on the other hand offers 39.6 ft³ of cargo volume with the rear seats up and 74.1 ft³ of cargo volume with the rear seats folded. To learn more about the Hyundai Tucson's cargo space, keep reading.

In terms of legroom, the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage both offer 41.4-inches of legroom in the front and 41.3-inches of legroom in the second-row.    

 The Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage both comes standard with 2.5-liter Inline 4-cylinder engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. As far as horsepower goes, the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage both offer 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm and 178 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. When properly equipped both vehicles offer a max towing capacity of 2,000 lbs .

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