Kia Sportage hybrid VS Hyundai Tucson Hybrid comparison

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This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid compact SUVs. Both the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson share the same platform and powertrain, a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic transmission, 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Sportage hybrid is almost an inch longer than the Tucson hybrid. They offer the same amount of front and rear legroom and both have similar cargo space but behind the second row, the Sportage offers 1 cubic feet or 28 litres extra making it best in class in this segment. The Sportage and Tucson hybrids have very different interior and exterior designs, but they handle similarly with a smooth ride and a very quiet cabin whether you are driving in the city or accelerating on the highway the cabin remains insulated. The base trims have similar features in the US but in Canada the Tucson Hybrid gets some extra features as it has a higher starting price, an extra $5,655 CAD. Features include, a Bose sound system and a power tailgate, these features are standard on the top trim of the Kia Sportage (Harman Kardan sound system). Extra features like ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a power passenger seat and a panoramic sunroof are available on the top trims of both hybrids. Some key differences between the two, the Kia Sportage hybrid comes with 17” wheels, available 18”, the Hyundai Tucson gets standard 19”. The Sportage also has a larger available touchscreen and digital driver display, a temporary spare tire, the Tucson a tire repair kit. In the US, there is a Sportage FWD option on the base trim, the Tucson hybrid standard AWD. The Sportage Hybrid will cost you less and gets a little better fuel economy as well. The Kia Sportage hybrid gets 6.1L/100 km, 38 MPG city and 6.3L/100 km, 38 MPG highway The FWD model offers best in class fuel economy at 43 MPG combined. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid gets 6.3L/100 km, 37 MPG city and 6.6L100 km, 36 MPG highway. The Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD starts at $27,290 USD, AWD $29,090 USD, EX $35,995 CAD/$30,990 USD and the top trim $42,695 CAD/$36,190 USD. The Hyundai Tucson hybrid starts at $41,650 CAD/$29,750 USD (Blue), SEL Convenience $32,350 USD and the top trim $44,350 CAD/$38,050 USD.

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[jrs]

After all this time, how come Zack doesn't realize that Andrea is always right? 🙄🤔🤣

[markgoldner]

Gotta go with the Tucson! As a proud owner of the 2.5 Gasser, just love everything about it. It’s got plenty of oomph for us. It looks great, runs smooth and quiet. Couldn’t ask for more!

[Funkydood]

Got a 2023, 2.5L gas engine, 8-shift, FWD Sportage for my wife! We both love her!!! We're getting 38-42 mpg on the highway!!!

[commonsense]

Zack, Andrea great job. I have preordered the Sportage SX PHEV. w/ carmine red interior. Can’t wait !!!

[Kiss__Kiss]

I personally like the Tucson's exterior. But you can't go wrong with either.

[craigcraigster]

Hey guys (fellow Canadian here) based on you're great insight I ordered the kia Sportage ex hybrid. Just have to wait and see how long the wait is.... Thanks again for you guys helping me decide and give me a few laughs as well.

[raviallang]

Great comparison as always! 👌🏻Something which absolutely makes no sense to me is wired apple car play in the top model whereas the lower models have a wireless apple carplay. Some says that it may come later via software update, do you have any news?

[MrMcQuade]

My wife and I are on the list for a PHEV Tucson ultimate trim. We’re hoping to take delivery sometime next May. Fingers crossed!

[Syrinx-Priest]

Another great comparison! Hopefully Kia starts providing the Sportage PHEV to the press soon. I know buyers are slowly starting to get theirs in the US and potentially Canada.

[robertschulze]

Take the one you can get is probably the best advice you can give in the current environment. If I really had a choice, I would chose the Kia. I think Kia has done a better job with the interior.

[shopwithaaron]

So far ahead of any American platform sharing! Like them both and THX!

[AllenB]

We chose the Hyundai Tucson. We have the HEV In the Ultimate Trim ordered. Leased a Tucson Preferred with the Trend package while we wait for the Hybrid. We are in Ontario.

[Ricky-momv]

I love the looks, features, and touch of luxury both vehicles offer, and I’m rather ambivalent on which exterior I like most. Videos and pictures don’t do the Sportage quite enough justice. In person, it is so sleek and well proportioned that it’s hard to not admire its pure beauty. However, the Tucson has such unique character lines, is definitely bolder, and has those amazing tail lights. I also tend to prefer the parametric lights of the front grill over the boomerang lights of the Sportage.

Both of them look even more amazing with a blacked out/contrasting roof, which sadly isn’t available direct from the manufacturer on the Tucson as it is with the Sportage. I have seen people wrap the roof of the Tucson though, and it’s incredibly striking.

So my overall pick for exterior looks would have to be the Tucson with a two tone roof. 😉

[randyfine]

Can I get the Tuscon exterior with the Sportage interior?

[andremcamara]

Great video thanks.

How do these two compare to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

[guitarpt]

You both are the greatest!!! Can you get a Hyundai Tucson with a spare tire?

[drewledger]

what did you findwas your average MPG after driving the Kia Sportage Hybrid for awhile?

[daviotkelly]

Prefer the Kia's interior but the Hyundai's exterior.

[darrelpeters]

When comparing these to the Toyota and Honda, those cars are always boring. Even the refreshed designs look like designs from a few years ago from Other auto makers. Very conservative. Kia and Hyundai are killing it when it comes to designing exteriors and interiors.

[AATom]

Sportage wins hands down when it comes to exterior and interior styling, also sportier driving experience compares to a more austere of the Tucson. However, given Metro Vancouver's iffy Kia dealer services. On the other hand, Hyundai dealers always offer much superior sales and after-sales service. Both left and right brains have to go to Tucson except if I move to somewhere else in Canada or States. Or when Kia Canada decides to upgrade their Metro Vancouver or even B.C dealer services.