Kia Sportage vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Sportage: 24 comparisons against 22 rivals across the 2017–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
22 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota RAV4RAV4 leads 2–0
Tesla Model YModel Y leads 1–0
Honda CR-VSportage leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerSportage leads 1–0
Subaru OutbackSportage leads 1–0
Subaru CrosstrekSportage leads 1–0
Hyundai Santa FeSportage leads 1–0
Chevrolet BlazerSportage leads 1–0
Hyundai KonaSportage leads 1–0
Volkswagen TiguanSportage leads 1–0
Volkswagen AtlasSportage leads 1–0
Volkswagen TaosSportage leads 1–0
Volvo XC60Sportage leads 1–0
Mercedes-Benz GLC-ClassSportage leads 1–0
Cadillac LyriqSportage leads 1–0
GMC TerrainSportage leads 1–0
MINI CountrymanCountryman leads 1–0
Honda HR-VSportage leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Sportage wins and loses
24 scored head-to-headsThe Sportage leads on safety in 20 of 24, space & cargo in 14 of 17, price in 11 of 15; it trails on performance in 9 of 16. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Sportage scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Sportage leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 11 of 15 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel & range | 13 of 24 | 11 | 0 |
| Safety | 20 of 24 | 2 | 2 |
| Space & cargo | 14 of 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Performance | 7 of 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 11 of 16 | 5 | 0 |
Common questions about the Kia Sportage head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Kia Sportage or the Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4 edges it, 94.8 to 89.5, on tech & comfort, performance, fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Kia Sportage vs 2026 Toyota RAV4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Sportage or the Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 92.9 to 74.4, on fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Sportage or the Honda CR-V?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 99.2 to 88, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Honda CR-V). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Sportage or the Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 92.7 to 83.9, on fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Kia Sportage). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Sportage or the Jeep Wrangler?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 94.1 to 76.8, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Kia Sportage win and lose against its rivals?
The Sportage leads on safety in 20 of 24, space & cargo in 14 of 17, price in 11 of 15; it trails on performance in 9 of 16. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.