What is the Difference Between Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage? (Explained!)

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson and the 2022 Kia Sportage are both great-looking SUVs, and choosing between the two can be difficult. So what is the real difference between the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage?

The biggest difference between the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage is that the Hyundai Tucson has a smart parking assistant while the Kia Sportage does not. The smart parking assist will move the car in or out of a parking spot without you having to be in the car.

Below, we’ll look at some of the similarities and differences between these two different cars. We’ll also look into what each model offers. Maybe you’ll find that one will be a better fit for your circumstances.

2022 Hyundai Tucson

When it comes to discussing the pros and cons of these cars, let’s begin with the biggest difference: the Tucson’s smart parking assistant. This feature is designed to help people get in and out of tight spots without having to worry about being able to get in or out of the car.

When this feature is active, it will automatically move forwards or backwards at the push of a button, whether you are inside or outside the car.

Another difference is that the Tucson has a plug-in hybrid option. This makes the Tucson appeal to a wide audience as they appeal to both electric and gas-powered car lovers. The Tucson also has a rear occupant alert to remind you that there might be small children or a dog in one of the back seats.

It will set off your car alarm if you accidentally leave your child in the back. This is especially helpful if the occupant falls asleep or is being very quiet.

When it comes to safety, the Tucson also has a driver attention warning, lane-keeping assist, highway driving assist, lane following assist, surround-view monitor, safe exit warning, and a parking collision avoidance assist for reversing.

All of these features will ensure you are driving and parking safely wherever you go.

The Tucson also has some of the best mileage on the market with 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. However, you should keep in mind that it has a lower horsepower than some other models (187hp).

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2022 Kia Sportage

The Sportage on the other hand has an ISO-Structure construction that gives the car more strength because the frame is made of steel alloy. It also has stability and traction control to prevent you from sliding around while driving, which is great when there is snow and ice on the road.

While driving downhill, you can activate the downhill brake control which makes it easier to maintain speed while going downhill. This also helps the vehicle avoid slipping. Another great safety feature is the fog lights that make it easier to see during foggy days and nights.

The Sportage has 23 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway, which is 3 mpg less in the city and on the highway than the Tucson. However, it does have a higher horsepower of 240hp, giving it better acceleration than the Tucson. It also has extra paddle shifts on the flat-bottom steering wheel to make sit easier to shift between gears.

One of the great comforts of the Sportage is the privacy glass that can help you feel a little more safe and comfortable in your car. It also has an amazing 320 watt sound system for blasting your tunes while driving around town.

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Safety

The Sportage and the Tucson have a couple of the same safety features that can help prevent crashes. They both have a blind spot collision warning, which not only prevents lane crossing crashes, but also alerts the driver if they are swerving into the other lane by accident.

They also have forward and rear collision avoidance warnings. The forward one comes with pedestrian detection and the rear one assists when backing out of parking spaces.

When it comes to longer drives, both vehicles have smart cruise control systems that will stop the car before it gets too close to the one in front of it.

If the car in front of you begins to move again, the car will automatically go speed up to the speed you set on cruise control. For nighttime drives, both cars either have high beams or LED lights to give you as much visibility as possible on the road.

Technology

The Sportage and the Tucson have an 8-inch touch screen with both Apple Carplay and Android Auto available. This makes your ride more enjoyable because you can clearly see your map and direction while listening to music, answering a hands-free phone call, or vocally sending a text.

Both of these vehicles come with all wheel drive. They also have a smart power lift gate to make unloading and loading your trunk easier.

These cars also come with 19-inch wheels to give you some good height while driving. The Sportage also has wheels that come in 17-inch and 18-inch varieties.

One of the best technologies for these cars is the phone. If you don’t have your keys, you can just download the Hyundai or Kia app to easily connect to and unlock your car.

For friends and family members who drive the car, they can also get the keys on the app, so you don’t have to worry about trying to take your key off the ring.

Amenities

On summer days and nights, it’s nice to have a sunroof to look out of, and both of these cars have one. Their sunroofs are also panoramic, which allows you to see much of the beautiful sky.

While star-gazing, you can sit comfortably in heated seats, which is a feature that both vehicles have.

You can also leave your phone on the charging pad, also available in both cars, so you don’t have to worry about cords getting tangled up or broken.

Although there are many differences between the 2022 Kia Sportage and the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, they are both wonderful cars that share similar safety and luxury features.