2015 Hyundai Tucson vs 2015 Kia Sportage

2015 Hyundai Tucson

2015 Kia Sportage

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AWD 4-Door GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tucson AWD 4-Door GLS	21	25	$22,235	$23,150
Tucson AWD 4-Door Limited	20	25	$26,531	$27,950
Tucson AWD 4-Door Limited PZEV	20	25	$26,531	$27,950
Tucson AWD 4-Door SE	20	25	$24,198	$25,200
Tucson AWD 4-Door SE PZEV	20	25	$24,198	$25,200
Tucson FWD 4-Door GLS	23	29	$20,821	$21,650
Tucson FWD 4-Door Limited	21	28	$25,121	$26,450
Tucson FWD 4-Door SE	21	28	$22,772	$23,700

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage 2WD 4-Door EX	21	28	$23,780	$25,300
Sportage 2WD 4-Door LX	21	28	$21,021	$21,900
Sportage 2WD 4-Door SX	20	26	$26,213	$28,100
Sportage AWD 4-Door EX	19	26	$25,175	$26,800
Sportage AWD 4-Door LX	19	26	$22,446	$23,400
Sportage AWD 4-Door SX	19	25	$27,598	$29,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,235

$23,780

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,150

$25,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$386 / month

$422 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Hyundai Tucson is a stylish choice in the compact crossover segment, with solid but unexciting powertrains and a strong feature set.

The 2015 Kia Sportage is nice to look at and good fun to drive when equipped with the turbo engine; it's proof that crossovers don't have to be uninteresting.

TCC Likes

Strong, efficient engines
Improved ride and handling
Decent interior space

Fashionable look
Great fit and finish
SX model is truly sporty

TCC Dislikes

Steering feels artificial
Not very quick
Undesirable leather upholstery

Tight rear-seat legroom
Ride quality
Prices rise to $30,000 quickly

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.9

100

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

49.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

64.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

63.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

173.2

174.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.7

26.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

55.8

54.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.7

26.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

46.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.7

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P235/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P235/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3280

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

177 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6200

182 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.19

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.50

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.58

2.64

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.16

4.21

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Tucson

Kia Sportage

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

7.4 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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