2017 Kia Sportage vs 2017 Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 96.9 to 74.2, on safety, fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on performance.
2017 Kia Sportage
The 2017 Kia Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sportage FE FWD, is EPA-rated at…
2017 Toyota RAV4
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Hybrid AWD, is EP…
2017 Toyota RAV4
Clear winThe Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 96.9 to 74.2, on safety, fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on performance.
| Category · weight | 2017 Kia Sportageoverall 74.2 | 2017 Toyota RAV4overall 96.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 81 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 56.2 | 94.4 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 97.2 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 74.2 | 96.9 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4
Kia Sportage: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Kia Sportage: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Toyota RAV4: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2017 Toyota RAV4 wins
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 63).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (321 against 403 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,100 against $2,600).
Where the 2017 Kia Sportage answers
- It makes 181 hp against 176.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Sportage
Top recalls
- critical Trailer Hitches 22V703000 · 70,887 vehicles
- critical Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21V137000 · 379,931 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 18V907000 · 71,653 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 16V862000 · 10,212 vehicles
Toyota RAV4
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 23V734000 · 1,853,568 vehicles
- minor Equipment 19V503000 · 1,325 vehicles
- minor Tires 17V295000 · 409 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Sportage | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sportage FE FWD | RAV4 Hybrid AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,600 | $2,100 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2017 Kia Sportage or the 2017 Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 96.9 to 74.2, on safety, fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2017 Toyota RAV4 scores 96.9 and the 2017 Kia Sportage 74.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2017 Kia Sportage or the 2017 Toyota RAV4?
2017 Kia Sportage: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 4 recalls. 2017 Toyota RAV4: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2017 Kia Sportage and the 2017 Toyota RAV4?
Where the 2017 Toyota RAV4 wins: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 63), has drawn fewer owner complaints (321 against 403 filed with NHTSA), and costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,100 against $2,600). Where the 2017 Kia Sportage answers: it makes 181 hp against 176. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.