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Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Kia Sportage
Toyota RAV4
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
- Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
- Australian-tuned ride and handling
- Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
- Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
- Limited to 300 units per month... for now
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
After years of waiting, Kia has finally brought the Sportage Hybrid to Australia. Can Korea finally topple the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
James Wong
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 2487 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
115kW - 137kW | 131kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 6200 | 5700 | |
Torque | ||
192Nm - 416Nm | 221Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 4500 | 3600 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 14 |