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2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 Kia Sportage

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ATucson has

No higher published figure among the compared fields.

BSportage has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $910

=Same figure

  • Rear legroom

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

TucsonSportage
Starting price2026 Kia Sportage: lower starting price by $910
$29,700
$28,790
Rear legroomSame published figure
41.3 in
41.3 in
Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
Up to 40.1 in
39.6 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroof

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
ATucson$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
BSportage$28,790Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Kia Sportage has lower published starting MSRP by $910.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ATucson40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BSportageNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ATucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BSportage69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ATucson41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
BSportage41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

The normalized published values are tied for this criterion.

Maximum towingComparable field unavailable
ATucsonNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile
BSportageNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

No directly comparable source-backed field is available for this pair.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ATucsonVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
BSportageVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$28,790Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / system2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary output187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
SeatingData gap5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yet74.1 cu ftLow cargo-floor position

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,700Manufacturer-published U.S. specification$28,790Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentSE · $29,700Gas FWDLX FWD · $28,790Gas
Highest listed trimDifferentXRT · $33,725GasX-Line AWD · $33,090AWD
Trim lineupDifferentSE · SEL · XRT · Hybrid SE4 researched trimsLX FWD · EX FWD · X-Line AWD · HEV LX4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
Engine / primary system2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary output187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Hybrid outputData gap231 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferentHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specificationAvailable or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification
TransmissionData gap—No source-backed value verified yet8-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

0 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
Gas / base fuel economyData gap40 / 35 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gap38 / 38 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

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Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
WheelbaseData gap—No source-backed value verified yet108.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall lengthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet184.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet73.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Ground clearanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet7.1 in FWD; 8.3 in AWDManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

1 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
SeatingData gap5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Front legroom41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroom41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front headroomDifferentUp to 40.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification39.6 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

0 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
Cargo behind rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yet36.6-39.6 cu ftCargo-floor position
Maximum cargo volumeData gap—No source-backed value verified yet69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

1 of 2 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
All-wheel driveDifferentHTRAC availableManufacturer-published U.S. specificationAvailable or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yet69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Hyundai TucsonB2026 Kia Sportage
New-vehicle / basic warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Hyundai

Tucson

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance
B2026 Kia

Sportage

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Hyundai

Tucson

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.
B2026 Kia

Sportage

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Hyundai

Tucson

  1. Live Hyundai pricing can change; keep the check date with the quote.
  2. Hybrid and gas trims have different efficiency baselines.
  3. Roof equipment changes published headroom on some upper trims.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources
B2026 Kia

Sportage

  1. The sunroof reduces published front headroom by 1.8 inches.
  2. Cargo volume changes with the dual-level floor position.
  3. Compare gas and hybrid trims with matching drivetrain and equipment.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources

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