Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is available in eight shades, mostly in the grayscale, with a single blue, red, and green option mixed in. On the other hand, the Kia Sportage has up to 14 paint options that expand beyond the more neutral color story of the Tucson.

The Kia introduces Jungle Green, a muted palm green that easily catches the light. On top of this unique color, the Sportage is also available with dual-color options. That means you can choose a Sportage in Glacial White Pearl, Wolf Gray, or Jungle Green with an Ebony Black roof!

The Tucson goes without a similar palette.

The Kia Sportage's interior can also be more colorful than the Hyundai Tucson's. Both models have Black and Gray upholstery to deliver a sophisticated feel. However, you can also opt for quilted Carmine Red and quilted Sage Green upholstery in the Sportage!

These distinctive colors will set your SUV apart from all others and impress anyone who enters the cabin.

The Kia Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson have matching standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engines, which deliver peppy acceleration and optimal handling, along with 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Despite this similarity, the Sportage can tow slightly more than the Tucson:

• Kia Sportage towing capacity: 2,500 lbs.
• Hyundai Tucson towing capacity: 2,000 lbs.

You'll have plenty of power to hitch a utility trailer, a pop-up camper, an ATV, or a waterski to your ride. However, with 500 extra pounds of pulling power in the Sportage, you’ll have many additional possibilities for what you can tow.

Both models offer an available all-wheel drivetrain for extra traction and stability. The Kia’s Active All-Wheel Drive features a center locking differential. Plus, if you’re driving on steep roads, its standard Hill Start Assist Control can help you climb to the top, while Downhill Brake Control enables you to come back down safely.

Although the Tucson can handle its own beyond the pavement, you'll enjoy the added confidence the Sportage's locking differential capability and Hill Start Assist Control provide.

th vehicles have an advanced suite of safety systems ready to help protect you and your passengers on the fast-paced roads. You’ll find brand-specific versions of the following safety features on even the base trims of the Kia Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson:

• Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, & Car Detection
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Available Highway Driving Assist
• Available Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go - Curve

With these technologies by your side, you’ll be able to stay out of harm’s way and feel more confident on the road than ever before.

Yes, the Sportage and the Tucson both have Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. This feature monitors those hard-to-see flanks of your vehicle for oncoming cars to avoid accidents while merging. When detected, the driver is notified of the vehicle’s presence.

The difference? The Kia’s feature includes Parallel Exit, which assists in parallel parking scenarios. If a rear-side vehicle is approaching as you’re exiting a parallel spot, this system will provide instantaneous braking to avoid collision. How’s that for convenience?