The Kia Sportage and the Toyota RAV4 are sought-after models. They're both dependable daily drivers with standard safety suites and comfortable interiors. Their versatile capabilities also make it easy to take a break from your daily routine. If you're wondering which model is better, the Kia's standard and available offerings hold the answer.

The Kia Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson are the modern SUVs drivers want. They each have great curb appeal, spacious interiors, and plenty of amenities. Still, the Sportage offers more options, better standard fuel economy, and additional stylish features, helping you enjoy every moment with complete peace of mind.

When you need to get away for the weekend, choosing a model like the Ford Escape is easy. After all, what you crave is in its name. However, the Kia Sportage proves itself as your next getaway car. From more cargo space and additional room for your back-seat passengers to more standard horsepower, the Kia delivers the perfect recipe for relaxation--and the power to get there.

With heated front and rear seats, the Kia Sportage is ready to make your travels feel like an oasis. Toss in the roomy 1,052/1,050 millimetres (41.4/41.3 inches) of front and rear legroom, and you and your passengers are ready to roll. After all, those miles will fly by when you're cruising in comfort and style.

Proven to Please

There are many ways to customize your Kia Sportage cabin. The Sportage's six trim levels offer many combinations of creature comforts, allowing you to satisfy your individual needs.

The base trim is filled with gems, including cloth seats for you and your copilot. There are 60/40 split-folding rear seats, allowing you to create more cargo space for your most recent splurge (we won't tell your spouse). The Sportage offers an available Smart Power Liftgate to stow items easily, even when your hands are full.

Additional amenities are available with trim level upgrades, including:

• Air-cooled front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated rear seats
• Panoramic sunroof
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control

You can even update your seating with premium textiles. Options include synthetic leather seats, which are easy to clean after your latest adventure.

Sizing Up Your Kia

Is the Kia Sportage the right size for your active lifestyle? We took out the measuring tape to find out! Starting in the rear, the trunk measures 1,121 litres (39.6 cubic feet), which leaves plenty of room for groceries, a stroller, or recreational equipment. Lowering the second row maxes out the cargo space to 2,098 litres (74.1 cubic feet).

Your cargo is an easy squeeze. What about your family and friends?

The headroom and legroom dimensions nearly match in the first and second rows, proving Kia's dedication to everyone's comfort on board. And yes, the second row is adult-sized! Who will you carpool with first?

Efficiency is key with the Kia Sportage. Its 9.3 city/7 highway L/100 km fuel economy will keep you away from the pump and on the road longer.^* Combined with its smooth handling, 187 horsepower, and modern engineering, your driving experience will be next level.

A Recipe for Adventure

The Kia Sportage offers one engine, and that's all it needs. Under the hood, you'll find a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain may seem gentle; however, its other performance features help maximize its potential. For instance, the Sportage can tow up to 1,134 kilograms (2,500 pounds) when properly equipped!

Front-wheel drive (FWD) comes standard on the base trim, while all-wheel drive (AWD) comes across the other five trim levels, so you can confidently take this set of wheels off the asphalt. Along with its standard Drive Mode Select, you'll gain confidence driving in all types of weather and road conditions.

Leave the Gas Station in Your Rearview

Your Saturday itinerary is set, and the farmer's market is your first stop. After you pick up your produce for the week, you still have several places to go. Thanks to its fuel efficiency, the Kia Sportage will help you go from Point A to Point Z and back home without refueling!

• Kia Sportage FWD Fuel Economy: 9.3 city/7 highway L/100 km^*
• Kia Sportage AWD Fuel Economy: 9.9 city/7.8 highway L/100 km^*

With FWD, your Sportage will have fewer parts and be lighter, so the engine won't have to work as hard and will use less fuel. Still, even the AWD version yields impressive fuel economy. Either way, enjoy those interruption-free miles!

With its infotainment and driver assistance, the Kia Sportage delivers that final kick of energy you need to get the job done. As its many safety features, like the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, help protect you, the Sportage's infotainment suite will keep your productivity soundtrack bumping from store to store.

Boogie Around Town

Your entertainment hub features an 12.3-inch multimedia display. This large display is easy to view, and you simply touch and scroll the touchscreen just like your smartphone! The instrument cluster has crisp visuals so that you can keep a pulse on the Sportage at an easy glance.

Connect your smartphone to the infotainment suite with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, or Bluetooth®. Doing so will let you pull up and play music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. Elevate your listening experience with the available Harman Kardon® premium audio system.

Before you step inside the Sportage, the available Remote Car Starter and the Kia Connect app will precondition your cabin. After all, you want your car-aoke stage to be just how you like it.

Built-in Bodyguard

When you're on the go, whether flying solo or with your entire crew, you want to know everyone will be well protected. The Kia Sportage offers a wide array of driver-assistance features that serve as a virtual copilot to maintain a watch on all sides of your SUV.

Many of these safety features come standard on every trim level of the Kia Sportage, including:

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  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Lane Following Assist 2/Lane Keep Assist System
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • Rear-View Camera with Dynamic Parking Guidelines
  • Smart Cruise Control 2 with Stop & Go

  If you choose a higher trim level, you'll have even more supportive driver assistance, such as:

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    • Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
    • Rear Cross Traffic Avoidance Assist
    • Highway Drive Assist
    • Surround View Monitor

    Say hello to confident driving!