Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-30

2026 Kia Sportage
2026 Kia Sportage
$28,790MSRP
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2026 Mazda CX-30
2026 Mazda CX-30
$26,375MSRP
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2026 Kia Sportage
$28,790MSRP
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2026 Mazda CX-30
$26,375MSRP
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MSRP

$28,790

MSRP

$26,375

Listings

3660

Listings

1966

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Great safety ratings

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • X-Pro’s underwhelming value proposition

Reviews 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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 187 hp I4

Engine

Drivetrain

FWD

Drivetrain

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

MPG City

25

MPG City

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

2026 Kia Sportage
2026 Kia Sportage
$28,790MSRP
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2026 Mazda CX-30
2026 Mazda CX-30
$26,375MSRP
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2026 Kia Sportage
$28,790MSRP
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2026 Mazda CX-30
$26,375MSRP
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Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$28,790
$26,375
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.7

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Great safety ratings

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • X-Pro’s underwhelming value proposition

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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 187 hp I4
Drivetrain
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
MPG City
25
MPG Highway
33
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