2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2023 RAV4
2023Sportage
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
No
Engine
2.5L inline 4-cylinder
1.6L inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower
219
227
Estimated Combined (MPG)
40
38
Hybrid type
Active Hybrid
Active Hybrid
Speakers
6
6
Base MSRP
$31,225
$29,290
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
60 / 60000
Roadside assistance months / (mi)
24 / Unlimited
60 / 60000
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid
Performance
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder that delivers a combined 219 net horsepower and 176 lb.-ft. of torque. It is complemented by an electric motor with a power output of 118 horsepower at the front and 54 horsepower at the rear. The torque output stands at 149 lb.-ft at the front and 89 lb.-ft at the rear. In comparison, the Kia Sportage has a 1.6-liter Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that delivers a combined 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque.
- All Toyota RAV4 Hybrids come standard with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD). In contrast, the Kia Sportage Hybrid EX and the SX Prestige trims come standard with Active All-Wheel Drive (AWD), while Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) is standard on the LX trim.
- Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode is standard on all trims of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a 6-speed Automatic Transmission on all trims.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with SPORT, Eco, NORMAL, EV, and TRAIL drive modes. The Kia Sportage also comes with the following selectable drive modes: Normal, Smart, Sport, and Snow.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid uses an Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar and a multi-link suspension with a stabilizer bar in the rear. The RAV4 Hybrid SE and XSE trims are enhanced with sport-tuned components, while the Hybrid Woodland Edition’s suspension is TRD-tuned and trail-ready. The Kia Sportage Hybrid is equipped with a front suspension system that comprises MacPherson struts and gas shock absorbers while the rear suspension is an independent, multi-link setup with a stabilizer bar.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid
Fuel Economy
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 41/38/40 mpg (City/Highway/Combined) on all grades except the rugged, and the trail-oriented Woodland Edition. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition, with its trail-ready All-Terrain tires, has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 38 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 37 mpg combined.
- The FWD LX model of the Kia Sportage Hybrid has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 42/44/43 mpg (City/Highway/Combined), and the AWD EX and SX Prestige models have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 38/38/38 (City/Highway/Combined).
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid
Technology
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ compatibility and a 3-month SiriusXM® trial subscription. Additionally, a 10.5-inch touchscreen is standard on the Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited.
- Similarly, the Kia Sportage Hybrid LX comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, along with a 3-month SiriusXM® Satellite Radio trial subscription. Additionally, a 12.3-inch touchscreen display is standard on the EX and SX Prestige.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with six speakers across all trims. The Hybrid Limited comes standard with a more immersive 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system which includes a subwoofer and amplifier. In contrast, the Kia Sportage Hybrid LX and the EX trims come standard with a 6-speaker Audio System, while an 8-speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Surround Sound System with HALOsonic® is standard only on the SX Prestige model.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a Smart Key System on all grades above Hybrid LE. This system features Push Button Start with Smart Key access on the front doors and the rear liftgate. It also includes a power rear liftgate standard on the Hybrid XLE Premium, the Hybrid XSE, and the Hybrid Limited grades. This can be added to the Hybrid XLE and the SE grades. The system can be enhanced further on the Hybrid XSE & the Hybrid Limited grades with optional Smart Access for all doors and a hands-free function for the power liftgate. Similarly, the Kia Sportage has remote keyless entry along with a smart key that includes push-button start and remote start capabilities.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts with a standard 7-inch digital Multi-Information Display (MID) with a hybrid power meter, but select trims have an available larger customizable 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display. Similarly, the Kia Sportage has an available 12.3-inch Instrument Display.
- With the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, buyers can also enjoy a 1-month trial of Wi-Fi Connect. This includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility for Apple Music® and Amazon Music™ (each streaming service requires separate subscriptions). The Kia Sportage Hybrid has an available Wi-Fi Hotspot trial for 3 months or 3 GB of data, supported by Verizon through Kia Connect.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid
Safety & Convenience
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with eight airbags, including a driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags. In comparison, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has six airbags, including dual front advanced airbags, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) as standard on the Hybrid XLE including higher trims and optional on the Hybrid LE. In comparison, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has a Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Parallel Exit and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist as standard features on the EX and the SX Prestige.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with Toyota’s Star Safety System™ including Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology®(SST). The Kia Sportage Hybrid has similar features, including an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and a Traction Control System (TCS).
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5) with features like Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist. Additional features include Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Road Sign Assist. The Kia Sportage Hybrid comes with Kia Drive Wise® Driver Assist Technology, which includes similar features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go. Additional features such as Lane Keeping & Following Assist, High Beam Assist are also included though the Kia Sportage Hybrid does not have a feature comparable to Toyota's Road Sign Assist (RSA).
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a standard backup camera with dynamic gridlines across all grades. The RAV4 Hybrid also has a Panoramic View Monitor with a 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse and a Curb View as part of a package for the XSE and the Limited trims. The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a Surround View Monitor with a 3D View exclusively on the SX Prestige trim.
Warranty
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with a Hybrid System Warranty for 96 months/100,000 miles and an Enhanced Hybrid Battery Warranty for 120 months/150,000 miles. The manufacturer’s site did not list a comparable warranty for the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid includes a Powertrain Warranty and Restraint Warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles, while the Kia Sportage Hybrid has a 120 months/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain warranty. However, the Sportage Hybrid does not include a separate Restraint Warranty.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 60 months/unlimited miles, whereas the Kia Sportage Hybrid comes with a 60 months/100,000-mile Limited Anti-perforation Warranty.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with a Basic Warranty of 36 months/36,000 miles, whereas the Kia Sportage Hybrid comes with a Limited Basic Warranty of 60 months/60,000 miles.
- Every new Toyota, including the RAV4 Hybrid, comes with ToyotaCare with normal factory-scheduled maintenance for 2 years/25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Additionally, 24-hour Roadside Assistance is included for 2 years and unlimited miles. Comparatively, the Kia Sportage Hybrid comes with a 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan but does not include a complimentary maintenance plan. It has an optional Kia Maintenance Plan™ for purchase, which provides varying levels of coverage depending on the selected package.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid
Design
- When it comes to wheels, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has many options, such as the Woodland Edition’s 18-inch 6-spoke bronze-colored TRD flow-formed alloy wheels, the Hybrid Limited 18-inch multi-spoke dark metallic-finished alloy wheels, and the Hybrid XSE’s 18-inch multi-spoke black sport alloy wheels. On the other hand, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has 17-inch Aero Alloy Wheels on the base model LX, 18-inch alloy wheels with matte gray finish on the SX Prestige, and 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish on the EX.
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED projector headlights, and LED taillights are standard across all trims of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, with integrated LED fog lights being standard on all grades except the Hybrid LE and Hybrid XLE. The Kia Sportage Hybrid also has LED Daytime Running Lights, but LED fog lights and LED Projector Headlights are exclusively included in the SX Prestige trim.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has 60/40 split reclining fold-flat rear seats with center armrests and cup holders. The Kia Sportage Hybrid also has a 60/40 split-folding design for the rear recline seats.
- The Toyota Hybrid has heated front seating standard on the Hybrid XSE and the Hybrid Limited grades and available as an option package on all other grades except the Hybrid LE and Hybrid Woodland Edition. The Hybrid Limited takes interior comfort to the next level by adding standard ventilation to the front seats and optional heated rear outboard passenger seats. On the Kia side, both the Sportage EX and SX Prestige trims have heated front seats. The SX Prestige takes it a step further by adding ventilated front seats as well.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with fabric-trimmed seats on the Hybrid LE, the XLE, the Woodland Edition, and the SE grades, each given its own personality with accents such as polygonal-design seat inserts or sporty blue stitching depending on the grade. The Hybrid Limited comes standard with SofTex®-trimmed seats, and the Hybrid XSE has SofTex®-trimmed seats with sporty blue stitching and fabric seat inserts. In contrast, the Kia Sportage LX has a woven cloth seat trim, the EX has a SynTex seating trim, and the SX Prestige has a Premium SynTex®-trimmed seating.
- LED front-seat reading lights, a dome light, and a cargo area light are included in all Toyota RAV4 Hybrid models. The Hybrid Limited and the Hybrid XSE also come with blue ambient illumination for in-dash shelves, center console cup holders, and front footwells. On the other hand, multi-color LED ambient lighting is exclusively included in the SX Prestige of the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a cargo volume of 69.8 cu. ft. with the rear seats folded and up to 37.6 cu. ft while the rear seats are up. In comparison, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has a cargo volume of 73.7 cu. ft. with rear seats folded down and 39.5 cu. ft. if they are in the upright position.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a towing capacity of 1,750 lbs. while the Kia Sportage Hybrid has a towing capacity of 2,000/1,653 lbs (with Trailer Brakes/ without Trailer Brakes).
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a wheelbase of 105.9 inches, whereas the Kia Sportage Hybrid has a wheelbase measuring 108.5 inches.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a gross weight of 4,920 lb. On the other hand, the Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD has a gross weight of 4,751 lb, while the AWD models have a gross weight of 4,949 lb.
- The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has 41.0 inches of legroom in the front-row seats and 37.8 inches in the second-row seat. Additionally, it has 57.8 inches of shoulder room in the front and 56.4 inches in the rear, with 54.3 inches of hip room in the front and 47.7 inches in the rear. The Kia Sportage Hybrid has 41.4 inches of front-row legroom and 41.3 inches for the second-row seats. It also has 57.5 inches of shoulder room in the front and 55.6 inches in the rear, along with 54.8 inches of hip room in the front and 53.4 inches in the rear.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid
Conclusion
- Drive Modes and Suspension: Toyota has a variety of driving modes and a suspension system that ranges from sport-tuned to TRD-tuned for off-road capability, which is more diversified compared to the Kia Sportage Hybrid's standard suspension setup and limited drive modes.
- Fuel Economy: With up to 41/38/40 mpg, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid edges ahead in EPA-estimated fuel economy rating for city driving compared to the Sportage Hybrid’s All-Wheel drive version, which has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 38/38/38 mpg, which can make it more economical for urban commuters.
- Technology and Connectivity: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s Limited trim comes standard with a more immersive 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system, including a subwoofer and amplifier. In contrast, the Kia Sportage Hybrid comes standard with an 8-speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Surround Sound System with HALOsonic® only on the SX Prestige trim.
- Warranty and Assistance: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s Hybrid System Warranty for 96 months/100,000 miles and Enhanced Hybrid Battery Warranty for 120 months/150,000 miles provide RAV4 owners with extended coverage and peace of mind. In contrast, the Kia Sportage Hybrid does not mention comparable warranties on the manufacturer’s site.
- Maintenance Plan: Every Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes with ToyotaCare, which covers normal factory-scheduled maintenance for the initial 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. In contrast, the Kia Sportage Hybrid does not include a complimentary maintenance plan. Instead, the Sportage Hybrid has the option to purchase the Kia Maintenance Plan™ at an additional cost.