Kia Sportage
$34,699 – $35,450
Rating: 4.6/10
Kia Sportage
$34,699 – $35,450
Toyota Camry
$37,999 – $38,750
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Sportage vs Toyota Camry. Kia Sportage offers the strongest value on price. Toyota Camry leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Toyota Camry
Best Value
Kia Sportage
Fuel Economy
Toyota Camry
Performance
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry
$37,999 – $38,750
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Kia Sportage |
Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Camry |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | Compact Crossover SUV | Midsize Sedan |
| Current Price | $34,699 – $35,450 | $37,999 – $38,750 |
| MSRP | $35,450 | $38,750 |
| Dealer Price | $34,199 | $37,499 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid System | 2.5L Hybrid Inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 227 hp (net combined) | 232 hp (AWD net combined) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | Hybrid system output (manufacturer managed) |
| 0–60 mph | Approx. 7.2 sec (0-60 mph) | Approx. 6.8 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | Approx. 118 mph | Approx. 112 mph |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Mileage / MPG | 38 MPG combined (AWD hybrid) | 44 MPG combined (AWD est.) |
| Range (EV) | N/A | N/A |
| Emissions | Low-emission certified (market dependent) | ULEV/SULEV compliant (market dependent) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion polymer hybrid battery | Hybrid traction battery (Li-ion, trim dependent) |
| Charging | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1020 | 1485 |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Score | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Safety Score | 9.2 | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value Score | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Pros | Bold and modern exterior design; Strong hybrid power and torque; Competitive fuel economy with AWD; Dual 12.3-inch displ... | Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Smooth and quiet daily driving manners; Strong standard safety suite; Updated infotainmen... |
| Cons | Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Rear visibility can feel limited; Higher trims increase cost quickly; Not the most en... | No non-hybrid engine option; Rear headroom tighter for very tall passengers; Top trims can get expensive; Sporty driving... |