2018 Kia Sportage vs 2018 Toyota RAV4

2018 Kia Sportage

2018 Toyota RAV4

Select style

FWD LX

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

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FWD LE

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,656

$23,057

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,600

$24,660

Monthly Payment Estimate

$393 / month

$411 / 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

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

101.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.8

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

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.4

6.1

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

104.7

Height, Overall (in)

64.4

65.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

61.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

73.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

38.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

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

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1650

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3305

3455

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

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)

3.06

3.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front 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 - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.8

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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