Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson

The Kia Sportage starts from $38,490 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Tucson opens at $29,290. 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 $42,339 and $32,219 respectively.

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

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sportage packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Hyundai Tucson.

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

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

The Kia Sportage uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 192Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.

The Hyundai Tucson responds with a In-line 4 cyl. Nu 2.0L GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection), 16-valve DOHC (HLA), 2-step variable induction system making 122kW and 205Nm, paired to a 6-speed manual 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 Kia Sportage measures 4,685mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 205mm longer than the Hyundai Tucson at 4,480mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 543L in the Kia Sportage and 488L in the Hyundai Tucson, 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 $2,309/year for the Kia Sportage and $2,223/year for the Hyundai Tucson. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Tucson.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Kia Sportage) vs $2,223 (Hyundai Tucson). 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sportage) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Tucson). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage.