Used Toyota RAV4 vs Used Kia Sportage - The RAV4 expands when it needs to
December 22 2022
The impressive used Toyota RAV4 stands out for many reasons, including its performance and interior space, and of course, it has also established its reputation for reliability, safety, and dependability. In addition, the RAV4 was redesigned a few years ago and now offers one of the most spacious interiors in the segment. This helps it stand out in the used market against models like a used Kia Sportage. Here we look at the 2020 Toyota RAV4 and the 2020 Kia Sportage, though this comparison applies to other model years as well.
More space in a used Toyota RAV4
In terms of space, the Toyota RAV4 offers a more accommodating interior overall than the Kia Sportage, though both models are among the most versatile compact luxury SUVs. The RAV4 offers more than 1,000 liters of cargo space behind the rear seats, which is impressive, but it also offers your passengers impressive head and legroom. If you're looking for a used SUV that stands out in terms of interior space and cargo capacity, the Toyota RAV4 has a slight edge over the Kia Sportage. Let's take a closer look.
Interior space
The Toyota RAV4 also gives you more space for your passengers. This means that both front and rear passengers will be much more comfortable in the RAV4. The table below shows the main differences in interior space between the Toyota and the Kia Sportage.
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Kia Sportage |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Hip room - Rear |
1,400 mm |
1,433 mm |
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Headroom - Rear |
963 mm |
1,033 mm |
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Headroom - Front |
955 mm |
1,003 mm |
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Hip Clearance - Front |
1,450 mm |
1,468 mm |
The interior space of the RAV4 is truly remarkable, and it's so large that Toyota can even fit a third row in the back, which is quite unique in this segment. This is also a testament to the amount of space available in the RAV4.
Cargo capacity
The used Toyota RAV4 is one of the most spacious used compact SUVs in its segment, and you can see that by lifting the trunk and seeing the ample cargo space. This cargo space gives you about 1,000 more liters than the Kia Sportage.
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Kia Sportage |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Volume behind the first row |
869 L |
1,065 L |
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Volume behind second row |
1,702 L |
1,977 L |
Performance
The Toyota RAV4 offers an impressive blend of performance, efficiency and capability. Plus, used RAV4 models offer the most powerful engine in the segment, but this powertrain doesn't sacrifice fuel economy. If you want a fast SUV, the RAV4 gives you the edge at a stoplight or when passing the Sportage with its increased power, especially in the used market. In fact, a used Toyota RAV4 will develop more performance than any SUV in this segment.
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Kia Sportage |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Base engine |
2.4L 4-cyl |
2.0L 4-cyl |
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Power |
181 hp |
203 hp |
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Torque |
175 lb-ft |
184 lb-ft |
Not only does the RAV4 give you a little more power than the Kia Sportage, but it also offers impressive fuel economy with an average of less than 10.0 liters per 100 kilometers. Call us today to learn more about our collection of used Toyota RAV4 models.
