Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage

The Hyundai Tucson starts from $29,290 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sportage opens at $38,490. That makes the Hyundai Tucson the more affordable entry point by $9,200.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $32,219 and $42,339 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Kia Sportage, against 1 on the Hyundai Tucson.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Hyundai Tucson and 7 in the Kia Sportage.

The Hyundai Tucson features a 7-inch touchscreen paired with a 3.5-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sportage gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Tucson uses a In-line 4 cyl. Nu 2.0L GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection), 16-valve DOHC (HLA), 2-step variable induction system producing 122kW and 205Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed manual to a FWD layout.

The Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Hyundai Tucson has the clear power advantage at 122kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Tucson measures 4,480mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 205mm shorter than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 488L in the Hyundai Tucson and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Kia Sportage a 55L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Sportage leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 50kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Hyundai Tucson and $2,309/year for the Kia Sportage. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Tucson.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Hyundai Tucson) vs $2,309 (Kia Sportage). The Hyundai Tucson saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Tucson) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sportage). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage.