2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2026 Kia Sportage
Overview | |
MSRP$28,790 | MSRP$63,500 |
Listings2055 | Listings493 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2026 Kia Sportage Reviews SummaryNo model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in North America, and it has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year, and it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia. | |
2026 Land Rover Defender Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.6 cu ft | Cargo Space34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3435 lbs | Curb Weight4830 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height77.4 in |
Length184.4 in | Length197.5 in |
Width73.4 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase108.5 in | Wheelbase119.0 in |
Maximum Payload1305 lbs | Maximum Payload2015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7715 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,790 | $63,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | No model demonstrates Kia’s growth like the Sportage compact crossover SUV. The nameplate has been around since Kia’s early days in North America, and it has evolved into a true rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The current-generation Sportage was introduced for the 2023 model year, and it gets revised styling for 2026. Verdict: The refreshed Sportage arrives with the competent execution we’ve come to expect from Kia. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.6 cu ft | 34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3435 lbs | 4830 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 77.4 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 197.5 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 119.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1305 lbs | 2015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 7715 lbs |
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