Kia Sportage vs Toyota Highlander
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The key differences
The Toyota Highlander is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 188 hp, 11 hp more than the Kia Sportage's best.
The Toyota Highlander is 390 mm (15 in) longer than the Kia Sportage.
Typical kerb weights are 2,025 kg for the Toyota Highlander and 1,445 kg for the Kia Sportage.
In the US, the Kia Sportage has the better EPA rating at up to 43 mpg combined, against 35 mpg for the Toyota Highlander.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 114–177 hp (85–132 kW) | 188 hp (140 kW) |
| Torque | 191–417 Nm | 268–438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8–12.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 160–210 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | 6 | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.3 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 24–43 mpg | 24–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | 430–470 mi | — |
| Length | 4,660 mm (183 in) | 5,050 mm (199 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73 in) | 1,989 mm (78 in) |
| Height | 1,660 mm (65 in) | 1,709 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm (108 in) | 3,051 mm (120 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,445 kg (3,186 lb) | 2,025 kg (4,464 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |