A quality cabin and available turbo power are two of the main points that separate the Kia Sportage from most of its competitors.
However, many rivals are larger inside.
The Honda CR-V makes the most of its interior space and reputation for durability, and fuel economy's quite good.
The Nissan Rogue has good space and a healthy feature set, though its continuously variable transmission doesn't make it feel all that lively.
The Chevy Equinox is noticeably bigger than the Sportage and its second-row seat slides for flexible interior space, but the 4-cylinder model gets the same top EPA highway rating as the Sportage.
There's also the Ford Escape, which has very sporty handling and styling, as well as features that will awe some and confuse others.
Mazda's CX-5 is easily the most engaging in this segment, but even its optional larger engine can't keep up with the Kia's turbo.
The Hyundai Tucson is a sister vehicle to the Sportage, but its brand new redesign gives it more space, a higher level of refinement, and the latest crash-prevention technologies.
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The 2016 Kia Sportage offers good looks, a quality interior, and the fun of available turbocharged power, but it is small inside and it's falling behind in safety ratings. |
The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has one of the most spacious, quiet, and versatile interiors among smaller crossovers, and it loads on the value. |
The 2016 Ford Escape gives up a little comfort and utility in its quest to be the most exciting crossover SUV to drive. |
The 2016 Honda CR-V has its priorities in the right place, with lots of space and features—but performance takes a back seat. |
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson caters to drivers that put styling and features at the top of their crossover-SUV wish list. |
The 2016 Nissan Rogue offers excellent fuel economy, an upscale interior, and a smooth, but uninspired ride. The available third-row seat is too small for most buyers. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $22,150 | $22,600 | $23,590 | $23,845 | $22,700 | $23,330 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
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| FWD 4-Door LX | FWD 4-Door L | FWD 4-Door S | 2WD 5-Door LX | FWD 4-Door SE | FWD 4-Door S |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2016 Kia Sportage vs. 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 2016 Kia Sportage vs. 2016 Ford Escape | 2016 Kia Sportage vs. 2016 Honda CR-V | 2016 Kia Sportage vs. 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 2016 Kia Sportage vs. 2016 Nissan Rogue | |
