Kia Sportage vs. The Competition

Compare Compact SUVs in Lithia Springs: See How the New Kia Sportage Surges Past the Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape & Honda CR-V

Suited for daily errands around Douglasville and weekend excursions outside West Atlanta, the new Kia Sportage strikes the perfect balance you seek in a crossover. But how does the Kia Sportage compare to the compact SUV competition? At Calavan Kia, we strive to keep SUV buyers from Sandy Springs and Powder Springs well-informed. See how the new Kia Sportage stacks up against the Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape, and Honda CR-V.

Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson

  • Cargo Space: Shop at Lenox Square in the Buckhead district with your Kia Sportage, as you utilize 40 cubic feet of storage space. The Hyundai Tucson has just under 39 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back row.
  • Capability: When you buy a new Kia Sportage in Lithia Springs, you can choose a model like the X-Pro equipped with active all-wheel drive featuring Mult-Terrain Mode. Depart your neighborhood in Austell with confidence seated in the Kia Sportage, which can come with all-terrain tires delivering all-terrain performance. The Tucson's XT model doesn't have all-terrain tires, and HTRAC AWD is not included but rather an option.
  • Price: Because Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor Group are affiliated with each other, the Sportage and Tucson are sister SUVs with nearly identical technology and safety features, as well as performance ratings. But the Kia Sportage is a better value buy for Buckhead and West Atlanta customers seeking a new SUV. The 2025 Kia Sportage starts at $27,190, compared to the 2025 Hyundai Tucson starting at $28,355. Pay less for similar features and performance ratings when you buy a new Kia Sportage in Lithia Springs.

    • Kia Sportage vs. Ford Escape

  • Cargo Space & Legroom: As you leave Lithia Springs for the weekend with your Kia Sportage, you can work with 74 cubic feet of class-leading cargo room. That tops the Ford Escape at 65 cubic feet. You have room for an extra suitcase or two. Comparing storage space? The Ford Escape has 38 cubic feet to the Kia Sportage SUV's 40 cubic feet. Class-leading second-row legroom is another bonus of the Kia Sportage, as the 41.3 inches in the back is nearly a full inch more than what the Escape offers.
  • Technology: Escape models have SYNC® 4 with an 8-inch touchscreen. It's the same size as the display in base Kia Sportage models. A larger 13.2-inch touchscreen is added to select Ford Escape models, but there's not a dedicated large instrument cluster like the Kia Sportage has with its available 12.3-inch Dual Panoramic Displays. Both SUVs offer a wireless phone charger.
  • Fuel Economy: Ford Escape Hybrid models earn 36 highway miles per gallon. Earn 44 highway miles per gallon on West Atlanta highways with a Kia Sportage Hybrid. You'll fuel up at the pumps in Powder Springs less often when you choose the Kia Hybrid SUV over the Ford model.

    • Kia Sportage vs. Honda CR-V

  • Electrified Options: There's a hybrid model for the Honda CR-V, but no plug-in hybrid. Shop with our Lithia Springs Kia dealership for more electrified options, including the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid. Plus, the Honda CR-V Hybrid - rated for 34 highway miles per gallon - is not as fuel-efficient as the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which earns 44 miles per gallon taking US Hwy 78 from Austell to Douglasville.
  • Technology: A new Kia Sportage lets Powder Springs customers upgrade to 12.3-inch Dual Panoramic Displays with navigation. The largest touchscreen in a Honda CR-V is nine inches, and the base models have a 7-inch display. A Kia Sportage comes with a larger standard 8-inch touchscreen and a 12.2-inch instrument display, which the Honda CR-V cannot counter.
  • Cargo Space & Legroom: The Honda CR-V has 39 cubic feet of storage, compared to 40 cubic feet for the Kia Sportage, which has a best-in-class rear-seat legroom of 41.3 inches, edging the Honda CR-V by nearly a half-inch. The power tailgate for non-hybrid Honda CR-V models doesn't offer hands-free access. When you get done shopping at your Sandy Springs supermarket, the Kia Sportage's Smart Power Liftgate can open after automatically sensing your key, giving you hands-free access to load your groceries.

    • Visit Your West Atlanta Kia Dealer to Test Drive a New Kia Sportage in Lithia Springs

    Class-leading cargo room and rear-seat legroom for the Kia Sportage leave little doubt as to which five-passenger SUV is superior. Now is the time to shop for new Kia Sportage SUVs near Buckhead. We're a West Atlanta Kia dealer with a variety of new SUVs for sale. The Kia Sportage is one of the hottest-selling models we showcase - and for good reason. Contact Calavan Kia to schedule your Kia Sportage test drive today.

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