Kia Sportage alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Kia Sportage, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Kia Sportage and are good next research steps.

from $28,000

Toyota Prius

Price : 28,000 - 36,400 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 194 - 196 HP
FuelEconomy City : 49 - 57 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 50 - 56 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 139 lb-ft
Model : Prius
Modell : LE (Natl), XLE (Natl), Limited (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), Limited AWD (Natl)
Trim Level : LE (Natl), XLE (Natl), Limited (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), Limited AWD (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,097 - 3,340 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 10.5 - 11.3 gal
Length : 181.1 in.
Width : 70.2 in.
Height : 55 - 56 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Prius

marginally cheaper
barely more power
clearly more efficient

from $28,800

Hyundai Santa Cruz

Price : 28,800 - 42,800 $
Body Type : Pickup
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 281 HP
FuelEconomy City : 18 - 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 30 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 181 - 311 lb-ft
Model : Santa Cruz
Modell : SE FWD, SEL FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, SEL Activity AWD, SEL Activity FWD
Trim Level : SE FWD, SEL FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, SEL Activity AWD, SEL Activity FWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,779 - 4,295 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.7 gal
Length : 195.9 in.
Width : 75 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Santa Cruz

marginally cheaper
somewhat more efficient
noticeably more power

from $43,000

INFINITI QX50

Price : 43,000 - 51,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 268 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 280 lb-ft
Model : QX50
Modell : PURE AWD, LUXE AWD, SPORT AWD
Trim Level : PURE AWD, LUXE AWD, SPORT AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,968 - 4,057 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 16 gal
Length : 184.7 in.
Width : 74.9 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : INFINITI

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Quick data check: INFINITI QX50

considerably cheaper
moderately more efficient
noticeably more power

from $25,000

Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

Price : 25,000 - 37,000 $
Body Type : Hatchback, i-ACTIV AWD Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic, Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 27 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 186 - 310 lb-ft
Model : Mazda3 Hatchback
Modell : 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD, 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD, 2.5 S Auto FWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD, 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD, 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD, 2.5 S Auto FWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,086 - 3,397 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.7 - 13.2 gal
Length : 175.6 in.
Width : 70.7 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

marginally cheaper
slightly more power
very slightly more efficient

from $40,100

Lexus IS

Price : 40,100 - 63,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 241 - 472 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 31 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 236 - 395 lb-ft
Model : IS
Modell : IS 300 RWD, IS 300 AWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 350 F SPORT RWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 350 F SPORT AWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 300 F SPORT RWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 300 F SPORT AWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance RWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium RWD
Trim Level : IS 300 RWD, IS 300 AWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 350 F SPORT RWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 350 F SPORT AWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 300 F SPORT RWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 300 F SPORT AWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance RWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium RWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 5 L
Curb weight : 3,715 - 3,891 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.4 gal
Trunk Volume : 10.8 cu. ft.
Length : 185.4 - 187.3 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Lexus

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Quick data check: Lexus IS

substantially cheaper
slightly more efficient
significantly more power

from $16,700

Nissan Versa

Price : 16,700 - 20,700 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 122 HP
FuelEconomy City : 27 - 32 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 35 - 40 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 114 lb-ft
Model : Versa
Modell : S Manual, S CVT, SV CVT, SR CVT
Trim Level : S Manual, S CVT, SV CVT, SR CVT
Engine Displacement : 1.6 L
Curb weight : 2,598 - 2,717 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 10.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 14.7 - 15 cu. ft.
Length : 177 in.
Width : 68.5 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Nissan

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Quick data check: Nissan Versa

clearly more power
clearly cheaper
markedly more efficient

Direct comparisons

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