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Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4

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

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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
Transmission8-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
MSRP$28,990 (best)$31,900
Lowest listing price—$38,122 (best)
Median listing price—$38,122 (best)
Highest listing price—$38,122 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Combined MPG28 MPG44 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG48 MPG (best)
Highway MPG33 MPG42 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14.3 gal15 gal (best)

Performance

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Horsepower187 hp226 hp (best)
Torque178 lb-ft (best)172 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L2.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecKia SportageLXToyota RAV4LE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume74.1 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity2,500 lbs (best)1,750 lbs
Curb weight3,434 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

$28,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$31,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LX

$30,790 MSRP

LE AWD

$33,300 MSRP

3

LX

$30,590 MSRP

SE

$34,700 MSRP

4

EX

$30,790 MSRP

SE AWD

$36,100 MSRP

5

EX

$32,590 MSRP

XLE

$36,100 MSRP

6

S

$31,290 MSRP

XLE AWD

$37,500 MSRP

7

S

$32,890 MSRP

Woodland

$39,900 MSRP

8

EX

$32,290 MSRP

XSE

$41,300 MSRP

9

EX

$33,890 MSRP

SE

$41,500 MSRP

10

SX

$34,590 MSRP

Limited

$43,300 MSRP

11

X-Line

$34,790 MSRP

Woodland

$45,300 MSRP

12

X-Line

$35,790 MSRP

XSE

$47,200 MSRP

13

X-Line

$40,590 MSRP

GR Sport

$48,500 MSRP

14

SX-Prestige

$36,590 MSRP

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15

SX-Prestige

$38,390 MSRP

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16

SX-Prestige

$40,690 MSRP

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17

X-Pro Prestige

$39,890 MSRP

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18

X-Line Prestige

$47,390 MSRP

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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 $28,990. Live Toyota RAV4 listings start at $38,122.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Kia Sportage or 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2027 Kia Sportage leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,990).
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).