2021 Kia Sportage vs. 2021 Hyundai Tucson
2021 Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson
Overview
What are you looking for in an SUV? Is it one that’s easy to navigate but that offers a great interior and significant power? The 2021 Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson are capable small SUVs that many explore. Let's see what makes them stand apart from each other and why a new Kia Sportage might be the SUV you want to drive off of the lot with today!
Build and Design
The 2021 Sportage is a stylish compact crossover that's available in the LX, S, EX, and SX trims. There's a special Nightfall Edition and a Nightfall Edition Premium, which add a black exterior trim, special badging, and other black exterior elements to the S trim.
Wheel options for the Sportage start at 17-inch alloy wheels and go up to a 19-inch set. Rear privacy glass ensures you can ride in style, away from the glare of the public. Go with the SX trim for a handsfree tailgate, LED headlights, black roof rails, and a chrome exterior trim.
The Hyundai Tucson is much like the Sportage in build and feature lineup. It's available in six trims: SE, Value, SEL, Sport, Limited, and Ultimate.
Engines and Performance
The lower three trims of the 2021 Kia Sportage are powered by 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 181 horsepower. It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the front wheels or all four wheels. The SX comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 240 horsepower that uses the same transmission as the smaller engine. With the 2021 Sportage, you get six driving modes to help you navigate difficult terrain with ease.
The Tucson's base engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that puts out 161 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. A 2.4-liter 181-horsepower engine comes on the top trims. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available.
Interior Features
Both vehicles seat five adults comfortably across two rows. Infotainment features common to the Tucson and Sportage include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, a touch-screen infotainment system, and a standard six-speaker sound system. The Sportage features a standard 8-inch touchscreen, bigger than the Tucson's 7-inch. The Sportage adds USB ports so you can keep your devices charged. In the SX trim, you can enjoy the eight-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system for a premium listening experience.
Safety Amenities
The 2021 Sportage is equipped with a driver-attention monitor to keep you from driving while you're tired. Other standard safety features include automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, forward-collision mitigation, and more. This vehicle earned a five-star crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. The Tucson matches these features, adding a surround-view camera on the Limited trim, and adaptive cruise control on the Ultimate.
Test Drive a 2021 Kia Sportage in Lanham, MD
Based on our evaluation, the Sportage outranks the Tucson thanks to its more powerful engine options and stellar interior. There is more to experience with the 2021 Kia Sportage, and you can click here for the 2021 Model Research Page that showcases the stunning features and specifications of the Kia SUV. We recommend coming for a test drive at DARCARS Kia of Lanham so that you can see why buying a 2021 Kia Sportage is right for you! Want to look into Kia financing possibilities? A finance associate at our dealership can help.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.