Kia Sportage Vs. Toyota RAV4

Price and Trim Levels

The 2023 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 have similar starting prices, so there's no clear winner on this front. However, the new Sportage offers seven different trim levels, while the RAV4 only has four. With the Kia SUV, there's more opportunity for customization.

Price & Trim Levels | 2023 Kia Sportage

• LX | $27,615
• EX | $29,615
• X-Line | $32,415
• SX | $33,115
• SX Prestige | $35,115
• X-Pro | $36,615
• X-Pro Prestige | $38,415

Price & Trim Levels | 2023 Toyota RAV4

• LE | $28,910
• XLE | $30,420
• XLE Premium | $33,310
• Adventure | $35,605
• Limited | $37,215
• TRD Off-Road | $38,530

Exterior & Colors

The 2023 Kia Sportage features dimensions of 184″ L x 73″ W x 65-67″ H. This is a slightly longer model than the Toyota RAV4, measuring 181-182″ L x 73″ W x 67-69″ H. With either SUV, you get 17" to 19" wheels and a variety of color choices. 

Interior Design & Seating

With both the 2023 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4, you have the same amount of seating capacity. Both SUVs include five-passenger seating in two rows.

Infotainment & Features

The 2023 Kia Sportage includes an 8" touch screen, a 12.2" digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, a six-speaker sound system, and a USB-C port. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 includes an 8" touch screen, satellite radio, a navigation system, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a six-speaker sound system, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Cargo Capacity

There's more cargo room in the 2023 Kia Sportage. This new Kia SUV holds 39.6 cubic feet of gear in the rear and 74.1 cubic feet when the back seat is folded down. In comparison, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is only rated for 37 and 69.8 cubic feet, respectively. 

Towing Capacity

You can tow up to 2,500 pounds with a well-equipped 2023 Kia Sportage. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is rated slightly higher, with a maximum tow rating of up to 3,500 pounds.

Drivetrain & Suspension

You can choose a base model Kia Sportage, or Toyota RAV4 to enjoy the cost-saving benefits of front-wheel drive. If you need to drive in slippery weather or head off-road, you'll prefer the available all-wheel drive system available with either SUV.

Engine

The 2023 Kia Sportage offers one engine variant, a 187-hp four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. With the 2023 Toyota RAV4, you get a 203-hp four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Either way, you can pick a hybrid version of both SUVs if you desire more efficiency. 

Performance & MPG

Both SUVs are also quite efficient. The 2023 Kia Sportage is rated at 25/32 mpg city/highway with a FWD configuration or 23/28 mpg with AWD. In comparison, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 gets 28/35 with FWD and 27/34 mpg with AWD.

Safety Features

The 2023 Kia Sportage comes included with forward collision warning, a rear seat reminder, pedestrian and cyclist detection, driver attention monitoring, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 also comes with traffic sign recognition, lane tracing assist, pedestrian detection, automatic high-beam headlights, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, a rearview camera, forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Ratings & Reviews

The 2023 Kia Sportage should be a top consideration because it's an IIHS Top Safety Pick. If you need more reasons, Car and Driver says, "The new Sportage proves it has what it takes to compete with segment stalwarts and does so with flair." In comparison, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, but Car and Driver says, "It's a bit boring to drive and starting to show its age among more modern rivals."