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2025 Tesla Model Y review
The most affordable Tesla EV SUV got cheaper earlier this year, and it still stacks up as one of the best options for a family.
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Matt Campbell
Tesla Model Y vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Tesla Model Y
Kia Sportage
2025 Tesla
Model Y
vs
2026 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
52L - 54L
255 to 437 km
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$55,900 - $82,900
$37,990 - $60,370
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Market-leading price
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Price cuts hurt resale
- Still not as comfy as some rivals
- Short warranty
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 393kW | 115kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 690Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
