2018 Kia Sportage vs 2018 Toyota RAV4

2018 Kia Sportage

2018 Toyota RAV4

Select style

EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$26,528	$27,900
Sportage EX FWD	22	29	$25,080	$26,400
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$24,104	$25,100
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$22,656	$23,600
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	20	23	$32,703	$34,400
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	21	26	$31,256	$32,900

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Adventure AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD	22	28	$26,781	$28,650
RAV4 Adventure FWD	23	30	$26,126	$27,950
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD	34	30	$25,743	$27,385
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD	34	30	$32,223	$34,280
RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD	34	30	$30,489	$32,435
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD	34	30	$27,523	$29,280
RAV4 LE AWD	22	28	$24,366	$26,060
RAV4 LE FWD	23	30	$23,057	$24,660
RAV4 Limited AWD	22	28	$30,439	$32,555
RAV4 Limited FWD	23	29	$29,130	$31,155
RAV4 Platinum AWD	22	28	$34,033	$36,400
RAV4 Platinum FWD	23	29	$32,724	$35,000
RAV4 SE AWD	22	28	$28,461	$30,440
RAV4 SE FWD	23	29	$27,152	$29,040
RAV4 XLE AWD	22	28	$25,386	$27,150
RAV4 XLE FWD	23	30	$24,077	$25,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,528

$26,781

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$28,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$478 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

There’s a lot to like about the sharp-handling, attractive 2018 Kia Sportage, even if its fuel economy doesn’t impress.

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot going for it, including a hybrid model, but you’d be wise to cross-shop its rivals as well.

TCC Likes

Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power

Roomy, well-packaged interior
Lots of standard safety tech
Wide range of trim levels

TCC Dislikes

Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility

Not all that polished
Adventure is an oddball
Quirky looks

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

48.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

100.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

176.4

181.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

67.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

104.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

73.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

38.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1650

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3448

3605

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

176 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4000

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

1.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sportage

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.7

7.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

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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