The Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage are two of the most popular hybrid SUVs on the market. Both come from the same company and share numerous technical components.
But despite the similarities, they differ in many details. The question is: Which model comes out on top in the end?
drive and performance
Both SUVs rely on a 1,6-liter turbocharged gasoline enginewho with a Electric motor This results in a System performance of 215 PS, which has a smooth switching Six-speed automatic is transferred to the wheels. While the technical data is almost identical, the Performance first differences.
At the Accelerate The Hyundai Tucson has the edge. It sprints in 8,0 seconds at 100 km / h, while the Kia Sportage with 8,7 seconds needed a little longer. Also in the top speed There is a slight advantage for the Tucson, which 186 km/h reached, while the Sportage near 183 km/h is throttled down.
If you prefer something more environmentally friendly, you can choose between mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. plug-in hybrid models even afford 252 PS and create a purely electric range of up to 71 kilometers.
Driving behavior – comfort meets dynamics
The driving behavior Both models differ noticeably. The Hyundai Tucson feels direct and sporty primarily thanks to a precise steering with better feedbackThe Kia Sportage, on the other hand, has a slightly more comfortable setup, which is particularly noticeable on bumpy roads makes noticeable.
A another advantage of the Tucson is the possibility of a adaptive chassis for 1.000 EUR This ensures better adaptation to different road conditions. However, such a chassis is not available for the Kia Sportage. already included as standard in the GT-Line.
Everyday suitability – storage space and consumption
If you need a lot of space, the Hyundai Tucson with 616 to 1.795 liters of trunk volume slightly more storage space than the Kia Sportage, which has 587 to 1.776 liters offers slightly less. In practice, however, this difference is unlikely to be significant.
At the Consumption There is a slight plus for the Tucson. According to users on the internet, the average consumption is 7,2 liters on 100 kilometers, while the Kia Sportage with 7,6 liters is a little thirstier.
Interior – Operating concept and comfort
At the cockpit design The two SUVs go different ways. The Hyundai Tucson relies on more physical buttons, what a more intuitive operation The Kia Sportage, on the other hand, integrates the climate control into the infotainment display and relies more on touch operation.
A clear plus point for the Tucson is the Head-Up Display, which projects the most important information directly into the field of vision. The Kia Sportage does not have this. In terms of Seating comfort The Sportage offers a longer leg rest, while the Tucson has a higher distance from the ground which makes getting in and out easier.
braking performance and safety
At the Braking distance shows up clear advantage for the Hyundai Tucson. He needs around 34 metersto get out of 100 km/h to stop, while the Kia Sportage is about 36 Meters needs.
Another important feature is the recuperationThe Tucson offers three adjustable levels, the above steering wheel paddles can be adjusted. The Kia Sportage has stronger deceleration as standard, so that often you don't even have to use the brakes.
Conclusion – Who is ahead?
The Hyundai Tucson convinces with one more dynamic driving behavior, better braking performance and a more intuitive operating concept. It is also more economical and offers a slightly larger trunk. The Kia Sportage scores with a more comfortable tuning, standard adaptive chassis and a more modern cockpit design.
In the end, the decision depends on personal preferences: If you want a sportier ride, go for the Tucson – if you want more Comfort preferred, the Sportage is the right choice. All further information about the comparison can be found in the video! Image and video credits/source: Kia/Hyundai | This content was created using AI and reviewed by an editor.
