Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$765
- Tucson: 6.2 cu ft more cargo, 0.3 s quicker to 60.
- Sportage: $765 cheaper, 0.9 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Each wins 2 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Tucson | Sportage | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,050 | $30,285 | Sportage |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 187 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 80.3 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | Sportage |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.3 in | 183.5 in to 184.3 in | N/A |
| Width | 73.4 in | 73.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,618 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,700 lb to 2,750 lb | 1,653 lb to 2,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 7.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 8.1 s estimate | Tucson |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | Sportage Hybrid LX FWD $30,490 | $790 |
| Sportage LX FWD $28,790 | Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | $910 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Tucson | Sportage | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,300 | $30,490 | Sportage |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 227 hp | Tucson |
| MPG combined | 38 mpg | 42 mpg | Sportage |
| Cargo, max | 80.0 cu ft | 73.7 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | Sportage |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.1 in | Tucson |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Each wins 3 of 10 measures.
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Tucson | Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,050 | $30,285 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,279 | $38,514 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Tucson wins.
Sportage wins if Space weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sportage | 2% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Tucson | 8% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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