See How The Kia Sportage Beats the Rival Hyundai Tucson

The Kia Sportage vs. the Hyundai Tucson - Which One Should You Choose?

Shopping for a compact, five-passenger SUV can lead to a dizzying array of options these days. At Auto Express Kia, we know you have plenty of choices in the greater Erie area, and we want to help. Our Peach Street dealership is stocked full of great Kia cars and crossovers, including the stylish and popular Kia Sportage. If you're considering your next SUV and wondering how this versatile SUV stacks up against the competition, we've got the inside scoop to help you make the right decision.

Kia Sportage vs. Hyundai Tucson

• Power and performance. Both SUVs have different engines and levels of power to consider, but the Sportage offers a greater output and more oomph than the Tucson. While the Sportage starts with a nice 181 horsepower, the Tucson starts with 161 horsepower. At the top of the range, the Sportage offers a robust, 240-horsepower upgrade, while the optional upgrade for the Tucson tops out at 181 horsepower.
• Safety features. While both models come with a menu of standard safety features and advanced driver's aids, the Kia has more. Advanced features such as a driver attention monitor and a lane departure monitor are standard with the Kia SUV, and not standard on the Hyundai.
• Fuel economy. While the Kia Sportage averages an EPA rating of 30 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined, the Hyundai rates 28 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. Additionally, while the Sportage can get up to 492 miles on the highway per fill up, the Hyundai gets around 459 miles on the highway per tank of gas.

You might prefer the Kia Sportage if...

• ...you want more power from both the standard engine and the optional upgrade.
• ...you want the latest safety features standard.

Meet Both Crossovers for a Test Drive in Waterford

Of course, the easiest way to choose the right SUV for your needs is a test drive. We're conveniently located whether you're in North East, PA or in Meadville, and we invite you to browse our new Kia inventory or shop our used Hyundai inventory online to learn more about currently available options and then make your way to see us in person for a test drive, soon.