Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,365

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Sportage Hybrid LX FWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	Sportage	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,985	$33,350	Sportage
Horsepower	227 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	195 lb-ft to 258 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	42 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	73.7 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	Sportage
Cargo, seats up	39.6 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	Sportage
Rear legroom	41.3 in	37.8 in	Sportage
Front legroom	41.4 in	41.0 in	About the same
Length	184.4 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	73.4 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,486 lb to 3,831 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	1,653 lb to 2,000 lb	1,750 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.1 in	8.1 in	RAV4
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Sportage

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Sportage Hybrid LX FWD $30,490	RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	$1,410
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	Sportage EX AWD $32,390	$490

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Sportage costs $1,237 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Sportage wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.