2019 Kia Sportage vs 2019 Toyota RAV4

2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Toyota RAV4

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FWD LX

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

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FWD LE

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,800

$23,983

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,750

$25,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$396 / month

$428 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.2

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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

23 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

98.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.4

8.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

105.9

Height, Overall (in)

64.4

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

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1650

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3305

3370

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

203 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4000

184 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.18

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Kia Sportage

Toyota RAV4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.0

5.9

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

2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Sportage is here; 2020s arriving
Bonus: Up to $2,500 cash on 2019s
Finance: 0.0% for 48 months on 2019s
Lease: From $189 per month on 2019s

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2019 Toyota RAV4

Redesigned 2019 RAV4 is on sale
Lease: From $299/mo.
Finance: From 3.9% for 60 mo.
Rebate: No cash rebates

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