2019 Kia Sportage vs 2019 Toyota RAV4

2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Toyota RAV4

Select style

EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$26,718	$28,100
Sportage EX FWD	22	29	$25,270	$26,600
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$24,248	$25,250
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$22,800	$23,750
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	20	23	$32,893	$34,600
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	21	26	$31,446	$33,100

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Adventure AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD	25	33	$30,902	$33,050
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD	41	38	$26,180	$27,850
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD	41	38	$33,700	$35,850
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD	41	38	$27,872	$29,650
RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD	41	38	$31,821	$33,850
RAV4 LE AWD	25	33	$25,292	$27,050
RAV4 LE FWD	26	35	$23,983	$25,650
RAV4 Limited AWD	25	33	$32,772	$35,050
RAV4 Limited FWD	26	35	$31,463	$33,650
RAV4 XLE AWD	25	33	$26,975	$28,850
RAV4 XLE FWD	26	35	$25,666	$27,450
RAV4 XLE Premium AWD	25	33	$29,033	$31,050
RAV4 XLE Premium FWD	26	35	$27,724	$29,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,718

$30,902

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,100

$33,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$468 / month

$551 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.

With a dollop of refinement, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 would be a solid home run.

TCC Likes

Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power

Looks great
Wide range of trim levels
Strong performing RAV4 Hybrid

TCC Dislikes

Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility

Interior space compromises
Could use more sound deadening
Pricey with options

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

98.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

47.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

39.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

105.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

176.4

181.5

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

68.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

37.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

37.6

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

3500

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3448

3615

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4000

184 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

203 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/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)

3.19

3.18

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sportage

Toyota RAV4

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.7

6.3

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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