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2024 Toyota RAV4 vs 2024 Kia Sportage Comparison
Toyota RAV4
Kia Sportage
2024 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.
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8.3
8.2
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Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
264 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,260 - $58,360
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace 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.
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2025 Toyota RAV4 review
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
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Jack Quick
8.2
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid review
After years of waiting, Kia has finally brought the Sportage Hybrid to Australia. Can Korea finally topple the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10.5 - 16 | |
