Kia Sportage vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Sportage: 19 comparisons against 19 rivals across the 2026–2027 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
19 rivals · verdicts at default weightsTesla Model YModel Y leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerSportage leads 1–0
Subaru OutbackSportage leads 1–0
Hyundai Santa FeSportage leads 1–0
Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5 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
GMC TerrainSportage leads 1–0
MINI CountrymanCountryman 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
19 scored head-to-headsThe Sportage leads on fuel & range in 11 of 19. 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 | 1 of 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 11 of 19 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety | 2 of 19 | 0 | 17 |
| Space & cargo | 1 of 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 0 of 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 1 of 1 | 0 | 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?
Too close to call: Kia Sportage 96.5 vs Toyota RAV4 94.6 with these weights. The Toyota RAV4 is ahead on performance and fuel & range. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Kia Sportage is nominally 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, 78.2 to 70, on fuel & range. The Kia Sportage is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Kia Sportage vs 2026 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Sportage or the Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 100 to 77.1, on fuel & range. 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, 100 to 79, on fuel & range. 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.
Which is better, the Kia Sportage or the Subaru Outback?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 85.2, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Subaru Outback vs 2027 Kia Sportage). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Kia Sportage win and lose against its rivals?
The Sportage leads on fuel & range in 11 of 19. 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.