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2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Comparison

See how the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid and 2026 Mazda CX-50 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

Sportage Hybrid 2026

$30,490 - $40,590

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CX-50 Hybrid 2026

$34,750 - $40,450

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About
About
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...
 
Mazda has expanded its CX-50 lineup with a hybrid variant, adapting the 219-hp powertrain from the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. This swap brings some added oomph over the regular CX-50, which feels underpowered. More importantly, it's much more fuel-efficient...
Highs
Highs
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
 
Green Checkmark Icon Excellent fuel economy
Green Checkmark Icon Long cruising range
Green Checkmark Icon Can drive on electric power at low speeds
Green Checkmark Icon Agile handling
Green Checkmark Icon Nicely finished interior
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Agility
Red 'X' Icon Braking
Red 'X' Icon Confusing climate/audio controls
 
Red 'X' Icon Unintuitive infotainment system
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

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

 

Preferred, Premium, Premium Plus

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$30,490 - $40,590

 

$34,750 - $40,450

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, FWD

 

AWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

1.6-liter 4 hybrid (232 hp)

 

2.5-liter 4 hybrid (219 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

6-speed Automatic

 

CVT

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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