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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Comparison

See how the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Tucson Hybrid 2026

$30,950 - $42,575

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Sportage Hybrid 2026

$30,490 - $40,590

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About
About
The freshened 2025 Tucson brought more conventional controls and a twist-action column-mounted gear selector. The hybrid is significantly quicker and quieter than the gas-powered model, and got an excellent 35 mpg overall. The hybrid's power is very ...
 
The Sportage hybrid's electric drive and turbo four-cylinder, which together yield 232 hp, make it quicker and quieter than the conventional version, transforming the driving experience. We measured an impressive 36 mpg overall. Power delivery is smo...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Fuel economy
Green Checkmark Icon Handling
Green Checkmark Icon Braking
Green Checkmark Icon Ride
Green Checkmark Icon Roomy interior
Green Checkmark Icon Controls
 
Green Checkmark Icon Fuel economy
Green Checkmark Icon Composed ride
Green Checkmark Icon Roomy interior
Green Checkmark Icon Easy to get in and out of
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Unintuitive gear selector
 
Red 'X' Icon Agility
Red 'X' Icon Braking
Red 'X' Icon Confusing climate/audio controls
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

Limited, SEL, SEL Convenience, Blue SE

 

LX, S, X-Line, EX, SX Prestige

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$30,950 - $42,575

 

$30,490 - $40,590

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD

 

AWD, FWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

1.6-liter 4 plugin hybrid (268 hp); 1.6-liter 4 hybrid (231 hp)

 

1.6-liter 4 hybrid (232 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

6-speed Automatic

 

6-speed Automatic

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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PERFORMANCE TESTING

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