Summary
vs. The Competition
The 2017 Kia Sportage is currently rated #9 out of 12 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Nissan Rogue for Compact SUV Cars.
It's a bad car overall compared to others in the same category.
Its Horsepower lose against competitors.
Competitors
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Toyota RAV4?
The Sportage costs $1,710.00 less than the RAV4. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Ford Escape?
The Sportage costs $550.00 less than the Escape. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Chevrolet Equinox?
The Sportage costs $100.00 more than the Equinox. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Nissan Rogue?
The Sportage costs $620.00 less than the Rogue. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Subaru Forester?
The Sportage costs $605.00 more than the Forester. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or GMC Terrain?
The Sportage costs $870.00 less than the Terrain. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Hyundai Tucson?
The Sportage costs $500.00 more than the Tucson. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Mazda CX-5?
The Sportage costs $845.00 less than the CX-5. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated both as tied in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Honda CR-V?
The Sportage costs $845.00 less than the CR-V. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Subaru Crosstrek?
The Sportage costs $1,505.00 more than the Crosstrek. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Sportage or Jeep Patriot?
The Sportage costs $5,160.00 more than the Patriot. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
2017 Kia Sportage Specs & Details
Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating
Best Attribute
Horsepower
Worst Attribute
Drivetrain
| Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,200.00 | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
| MPG | 23 city / 30 highway city / highway | Bad with 1 stars based on ratings | |
| Drivetrain | FWD/AWD | Bad with 0 stars based on rating | |
| Horsepower | 181 to 240hp | Good with 4 stars based on ratings | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.4 galgal | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Cargo Volume | 30.7cubic ft w/ seats in use, 60.1 w/o | Bad with 1 stars based on ratings | |
| Seating Capacity | 5. Front seating is good, rear spectacular with room to recline. | Good with 3.5 stars based on ratings |