Kia Sportage vs Acura MDX
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2020 | Years produced1995-2002 |
MSRP$51,800 | MSRP$26,290 |
Listings941 | Listings2405 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryAt this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage compact SUV proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space39.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4268 lbs | Curb Weight3373 lbs |
Height67.9 in | Height65.4 in |
Length198.4 in | Length183.5 in |
Width78.7 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase108.5 in |
Maximum Payload1173 lbs | Maximum Payload1301 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2020 | 1995-2002 |
MSRP | $51,800 | $26,290 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | At this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage compact SUV proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4268 lbs | 3373 lbs |
Height | 67.9 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 108.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1173 lbs | 1301 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2500 lbs |

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