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Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4

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

Vehicles

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2027 Kia Sportage

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2026 Toyota RAV4

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Overview

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Selected trimLXLE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typehybridhybrid
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
MSRP$30,590 (best)$31,900
Lowest listing price$12,275 (best)$13,865
Median listing price$33,355$32,790 (best)
Highest listing price$43,325 (best)$49,120
For sale now928 (best)304

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Combined MPG41 MPG44 MPG (best)
City MPG40 MPG48 MPG (best)
Highway MPG42 MPG42 MPG
Fuel tank13.7 gal15 gal (best)

Performance

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Horsepower232 hp (best)226 hp
Torque271 lb-ft (best)172 lb-ft
Engine size1.6 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume73.7 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)1,750 lbs
Curb weight3,598 lbs (best)3,640 lbs
Ground clearance7.1 in8 in (best)
Wheelbase108.5 in (best)106 in
Length184.4 in (best)181 in
Width73.4 in (best)73 in
Height65.4 in67 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

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.

TrimKia SportageToyota RAV4
1

LX

$30,590 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

S

$31,290 MSRP

LE AWD

$33,300 MSRP

3

S

$32,890 MSRP

SE

$34,700 MSRP

4

EX

$32,290 MSRP

SE AWD

$36,100 MSRP

5

EX

$33,890 MSRP

XLE

$36,100 MSRP

6

X-Line

$35,790 MSRP

XLE AWD

$37,500 MSRP

7

X-Line

$40,590 MSRP

Woodland

$39,900 MSRP

8

SX-Prestige

$40,690 MSRP

XSE

$41,300 MSRP

9

X-Line Prestige

$47,390 MSRP

SE

$41,500 MSRP

10—

Limited

$43,300 MSRP

11—

Woodland

$45,300 MSRP

12—

XSE

$47,200 MSRP

13—

GR Sport

$48,500 MSRP

Live inventory

Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Kia Sportage vs 2026 Toyota RAV4 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia Sportage starts lower at $30,590. Live Kia Sportage listings start at $12,275. Live Toyota RAV4 listings start at $13,865.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,590).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (44).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (33).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (324).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).