Cadillac Escalade ESV vs Kia Sportage Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced2003-Present | Years produced2023-Present |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$30,490 |
Listings130 | Listings1435 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe Sportage is big enough for family use, but not so large that it's unwieldy or difficult to park in the city or in an owner's garage. It's packed with useful technology and boasts bold styling that stands out in a sea of similarly shaped crossovers. In hybrid form, it’s also more efficient than the gas-only version. Verdict: The 2026 Kia Sportage is sized right among compact crossover SUVs. It strikes an intriguing balance of roominess, comfort, and efficiency that ought to win over plenty of drivers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine1.6L 232 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway44 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name1.6L 232 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway44 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space39.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight3598 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height65.4 in |
Length227.0 in | Length184.4 in |
Width81.1 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase108.5 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1384 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-Present | 2023-Present |
MSRP | $79,195 | $30,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Sportage is big enough for family use, but not so large that it's unwieldy or difficult to park in the city or in an owner's garage. It's packed with useful technology and boasts bold styling that stands out in a sea of similarly shaped crossovers. In hybrid form, it’s also more efficient than the gas-only version. Verdict: The 2026 Kia Sportage is sized right among compact crossover SUVs. It strikes an intriguing balance of roominess, comfort, and efficiency that ought to win over plenty of drivers. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.6L 232 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 44 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.6L 232 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 44 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 39.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 3598 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 184.4 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 108.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1384 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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