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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Hyundai Tucson

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2027 Kia Sportage

Overview

SpecHyundai TucsonSEKia SportageLX
Selected trimSELX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai TucsonSEKia SportageLX
MSRP$29,450 (best)$30,590
Lowest listing price$7,995 (best)$12,275
Median listing price$31,049 (best)$33,437
Highest listing price$44,424$43,325 (best)
For sale now447948 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai TucsonSEKia SportageLX
Combined MPG28 MPG41 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG40 MPG (best)
Highway MPG33 MPG42 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14.3 gal (best)13.7 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai TucsonSEKia SportageLX
Horsepower187 hp232 hp (best)
Torque178 lb-ft271 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L (best)1.6 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai TucsonSEKia SportageLX
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume74.8 cu ft (best)73.7 cu ft
Towing capacity2,750 lbs (best)2,000 lbs
Curb weight3,598 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.1 in7.1 in
Wheelbase108.5 in108.5 in
Length182.7 in184.4 in (best)
Width73.4 in73.4 in
Height65.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai TucsonSEKia SportageLX
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)5None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai TucsonKia Sportage
1

SE

$29,450 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$30,590 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$30,950 MSRP

S

$31,290 MSRP

3

SEL

$30,800 MSRP

S

$32,890 MSRP

4

SEL

$32,300 MSRP

EX

$32,290 MSRP

5

Hybrid SE

$30,950 MSRP

EX

$33,890 MSRP

6

SEL Plus

$31,300 MSRP

X-Line

$35,790 MSRP

7

SEL Plus

$32,800 MSRP

X-Line

$40,590 MSRP

8

Hybrid SEL

$32,400 MSRP

SX-Prestige

$40,690 MSRP

9

Hybrid SEL

$33,900 MSRP

X-Line Prestige

$47,390 MSRP

10

Hybrid Blue SE

$32,450 MSRP

11

XRT

$33,475 MSRP

12

XRT

$34,975 MSRP

13

SEL Premium

$33,800 MSRP

14

SEL Premium

$35,300 MSRP

15

Hybrid SEL Convenience

$34,900 MSRP

16

Limited

$39,425 MSRP

17

Limited

$40,925 MSRP

18

SEL

$40,075 MSRP

19

Hybrid Limited

$42,075 MSRP

20

Hybrid Night

$42,575 MSRP

21

Limited

$48,300 MSRP

Live inventory

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Hyundai Tucson or 2027 Kia Sportage?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2027 Kia Sportage on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Hyundai Tucson or 2027 Kia Sportage?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson starts lower at $29,450. Live Hyundai Tucson listings start at $7,995. Live Kia Sportage listings start at $12,275.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Hyundai Tucson or 2027 Kia Sportage?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,450).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Hyundai Tucson or 2027 Kia Sportage?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (41).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Hyundai Tucson or 2027 Kia Sportage?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (33).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Hyundai Tucson or 2027 Kia Sportage?
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,750).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2027 Kia Sportage?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Tucson (5/5 NHTSA overall).