Hyundai TUCSON vs Kia Sportage
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HyundaiTUCSON | KiaSportage | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2021 | 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 148–284 bhp (better) | 147–283 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 7.5–9.5 s | 7.5–9.7 s |
| Top speed | 116–128 mph | 121–128 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.6-litre T-GDi four-cylinder petrol, 150 PS; hybrid with a 47.7 kW motor, 239 PS system; plug-in hybrid with a 79 kW motor, 288 PS system; bhp converted from Hyundai's PS figures | 1.6 T-GDi four-cylinder turbo petrol (1,598 cc), 147 bhp; hybrid 235 bhp and plug-in hybrid 283 bhp combined. Kia Europe gives 150 PS, 239 PS and 288 PS, and a 1.49 kWh battery with a 64 kW motor for the hybrid |
| Torque | 250 Nm (150 PS), 379 Nm system (hybrid and plug-in hybrid) | 250 Nm (petrol, Kia Europe) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch (150 PS); 6-speed automatic (hybrids) | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT (petrol); 6-speed automatic (hybrid and plug-in hybrid) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive; four-wheel drive available on the plug-in hybrid | Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on the GT-Line S hybrid and on plug-in hybrids |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 38.2–40.7 miles | 40–44 miles (better) |
| Battery | 13.8 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 39.8–256.8 mpg (better) | 91.1–104.6 mpg |
| Range detail | Plug-in hybrid: WLTP electric range 40.7 miles (2WD) or 38.2 miles (4WD) | Plug-in hybrid: WLTP electric range 44 miles (2WD) or 40 miles (AWD). Kia UK's pricing page lists prices for the updated plug-in hybrid, but in September 2026 its Sportage page says a plug-in hybrid "will also be available soon" |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 39.2–39.8 mpg (manual), 39.8–40.9 mpg (DCT), 48.7–50.4 mpg (hybrid), 256.8 mpg (plug-in 2WD) and 235.4 mpg (plug-in 4WD) weighted | WLTP combined: 7.0–7.2 l/100km (petrol), 5.6–6.4 l/100km (hybrid); plug-in hybrid weighted 104.6 mpg (2WD) or 88.2–91.1 mpg (AWD), 108–111 Wh/km. Kia UK gives petrol and hybrid figures in l/100km only |
| CO2 emissions | 23–164 g/km (WLTP) | 158–163 g/km (petrol), 125–145 g/km (hybrid), 23–26 g/km (plug-in hybrid), WLTP |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 620 litres (better) | 591 litres |
| Length | 4,510 mm | 4,540 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Boot | 620 litres (petrol), 616 litres (hybrid) or 558 litres (plug-in hybrid) with the rear seats up (VDA); 1,721–1,799 litres folded | 591 litres (petrol) or 587 litres (hybrid) with the rear seats up, 1,780 or 1,776 litres folded (Kia UK specification brochure) |
| Towing | 1,650 kg braked (petrol), 1,510 kg (hybrid), 1,210 kg (plug-in hybrid) | 1,650 kg braked (petrol), 1,510 kg (hybrid); 100 kg tow ball load (Kia UK specification brochure) |
| Size | 4,510–4,535 mm long depending on version, 1,865 mm wide without mirrors, 1,650 mm high; 2,680 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; heaviest kerb weight 1,608 kg (manual) to 1,944 kg (plug-in 4WD) | 4,540 mm long, 1,865 mm wide without mirrors, 1,645 mm high; 2,680 mm wheelbase (Kia Europe) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation; 4.2-inch driver display (12.3-inch on Storm and GT-Line S); head-up display and Harman Kardon audio on GT-Line S |
| Driver assistance | – | Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with junction turning; Smart Cruise Control 2, Highway Driving Assist 2 and Lane Following Assist 2; Remote Smart Parking Assist and Blind-Spot View Monitor on GT-Line S |
| Safety rating | – | 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022 |
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited mileage | 7 years or 100,000 miles |
