The 2017 Hyundai Tucson and the 2017 Kia Sportage are both impressive SUVs designed to provide an exceptional driving experience when traveling through Dover, Wyoming, and Rodney Village. But which is better?
To find out, check out Winner Hyundai's comparison of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson vs. the 2017 Kia Sportage below.
Interior Space and Amenities
The 2017 Hyundai Tucson and the 2017 Kia Sportage are equipped with many of the same comfort amenities to help you enjoy the road ahead. This includes a dual-zone climate control system and heated power-adjustable front seats.
The Hyundai Tucson also offers available heated rear seats and ventilated front seats for optimum comfort. The Kia Sportage doesn't.
The Tucson and the Sportage are also similar when it comes to interior space. Both offer about 100 cubic feet of passenger volume, with around 41 and 38 inches of legroom for the front and rear seats, respectively.
In terms of cargo capacity, there's more space in the Hyundai Tucson. It offers 31 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up and 61.9 cubic feet of space with the rear seats down. The Kia Sportage only offers 30 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up and a maximum of 60 cubic feet with the rear seats down.
Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Sportage Technologies
Advanced technologies are also available in the 2017 Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage. In these SUVs, you'll have access to an advanced infotainment system with Apple CarPlay™ support. Both vehicles are also home to a navigation system.
On top of that, they come with the following safety technologies to help you avoid a collision and ensure your peace of mind:
- Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Change Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking
The 2017 Tucson is also equipped with available Pedestrian Detection. This works with its Automatic Emergency Braking System and lets you know when a pedestrian suddenly walks in front of your vehicle while driving at slow speeds. It will also apply the brakes, if necessary, to prevent an accident.
The 2017 Sportage doesn't come with an available Pedestrian Detection System.
Performance and Fuel Economy
These SUVs are equipped with two engine options that produce similar levels of power and performance capabilities. Furthermore, the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage get impressive fuel economy.
Thanks to the Tucson's advanced 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission, it's able to achieve up to an EPA-estimated 32 mpg highway. On top of that, the Hyundai Tucson comes with gasoline direction injection, a performance technology designed to enhance efficiency.
The 2017 Kia Sportage is, unfortunately, not as efficient as the Hyundai Tucson. It offers a variety of innovative performance technologies, but it only gets up to an EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway.
Selecting Your Ideal SUV
It's clear that these SUVs are quite similar, but the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has more to offer. It's more fuel efficient and comes with more features and interior space to make your drives easier and more enjoyable.
So if you're in the market for a new SUV near Dover, Rodney Village, and Wyoming, check out the 2017 Hyundai Tucson at Winner Hyundai. Don't wait - contact our showroom and schedule your test drive today.
