2023 Toyota RAV4 vs 2024 Kia Sportage Comparison

    Toyota RAV4

    Kia Sportage

    2023 Toyota
    RAV4
    vs
    2024 Kia
    Sportage
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    8.3
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
    Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    264 to 385 km
    54L
    265 to 437 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $32,995 - $55,420
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Efficient hybrid powertrain
    • Plenty of interior space
    • Cheap servicing
    Misses
    • Droning petrol engine
    • Slow, beeping power tailgate
    • Orange highlights aren't for everyone
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
    • Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
    • Australian-tuned ride and handling
    Misses
    • Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
    • Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
    • Limited to 300 units per month... for now

    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

    NA
    • Premium Paint (+$520)

    Colours Available

    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.

    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.

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1987 - 24871598 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L1.6L, 2.0L
    Induction
    INLINE 4INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    127kW - 152kW115kW - 137kW
    Power RPM
    5700 - 66004000 - 6200
    Torque
    203Nm - 243Nm192Nm - 416Nm
    Torque RPM
    3600 - 44001500 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13 - 1410.5 - 16

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