Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid for Sale
Shop Now2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In for Sale
Shop NowOverview | |
MSRP$27,490 | MSRP$38,690 |
Average price$31,095 | Average price$38,184 |
Listings2325 | Listings2035 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Kia Sportage is the automaker’s longest-running nameplate in the United States. It started out as a no-frills off-roader, but today the Sportage competes in the red-hot small crossover SUV segment against big names like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4, as well as the Hyundai Tucson from Kia’s parent brand. All of those nameplates have added hybrid variants recently, so Kia followed suit as part of a 2023-model-year redesign. The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid will be offered alongside non-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the new Sportage, which represents the nameplate’s fifth generation. The hybrid model is part of an effort to create more space between the Sportage and the smaller Kia Seltos, which also brought increased interior space, more tech, and radical exterior styling. The Sportage Hybrid arrives at dealerships later this year in base LX, midlevel EX, and range-topping SX-Prestige trim levels (we drove SX-Prestige for this review). Note that this isn’t the same lineup as the non-hybrid Sportage, which gets SX, X-Line, and rugged X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trim levels as well. | |
Reviews SummaryHow do they do it? They’re like a typical hybrid (think Toyota Prius) but with a larger battery and electric drive motor to tackle a typical commute running on nothing but electricity. Go farther, and they burn gasoline. Plug in to recharge the battery each night, and you might spend far less on gas. These qualities mean plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can offer the best of both worlds. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh | EV Battery Capacity13.8 kWh |
MPG City42 | MPG City |
MPG Highway44 | MPG Highway |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.6L 261 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh | EV Battery Capacity13.8 kWh |
MPG City42 | MPG City |
MPG Highway44 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.5 cu ft | Cargo Space34.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3532 lbs | Curb Weight4211 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height66.9 in |
Length183.5 in | Length183.5 in |
Width73.4 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase108.5 in | Wheelbase108.5 in |
Maximum Payload1219 lbs | Maximum Payload1124 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid for Sale
Shop Now2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In for Sale
Shop NowOverview | ||
MSRP | $27,490 | $38,690 |
Average price | $31,095 | $38,184 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 2.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Kia Sportage is the automaker’s longest-running nameplate in the United States. It started out as a no-frills off-roader, but today the Sportage competes in the red-hot small crossover SUV segment against big names like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4, as well as the Hyundai Tucson from Kia’s parent brand. All of those nameplates have added hybrid variants recently, so Kia followed suit as part of a 2023-model-year redesign. The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid will be offered alongside non-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the new Sportage, which represents the nameplate’s fifth generation. The hybrid model is part of an effort to create more space between the Sportage and the smaller Kia Seltos, which also brought increased interior space, more tech, and radical exterior styling. The Sportage Hybrid arrives at dealerships later this year in base LX, midlevel EX, and range-topping SX-Prestige trim levels (we drove SX-Prestige for this review). Note that this isn’t the same lineup as the non-hybrid Sportage, which gets SX, X-Line, and rugged X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trim levels as well. | How do they do it? They’re like a typical hybrid (think Toyota Prius) but with a larger battery and electric drive motor to tackle a typical commute running on nothing but electricity. Go farther, and they burn gasoline. Plug in to recharge the battery each night, and you might spend far less on gas. These qualities mean plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can offer the best of both worlds. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | 13.8 kWh |
MPG City | 42 | |
MPG Highway | 44 | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 261 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | 13.8 kWh |
MPG City | 42 | |
MPG Highway | 44 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.5 cu ft | 34.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3532 lbs | 4211 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.9 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 108.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1219 lbs | 1124 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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