Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Lincoln Navigator L
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Lincoln Navigator L
$122,525
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Lincoln Navigator L. Kia Sportage Hybrid offers the strongest value on price. Kia Sportage Hybrid leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Best Value
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Fuel Economy
Lincoln Navigator L
Performance
Lincoln Navigator L
Lincoln Navigator L
4.9/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Rating: 8.7/10
Lincoln Navigator L
$122,525
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Kia Sportage Hybrid |
Lincoln Navigator L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sportage Hybrid | Navigator L |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | — |
| Body Style | 5-door compact crossover suv | SUV |
| Current Price | $36,800 | $122,525 |
| MSRP | $36,800 | $122,525 |
| Dealer Price | $35,400 | $119,800 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 3.5L Twin-Turbocharged DOHC 24-Valve V6 |
| Horsepower | 232 | 440 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM | 510 lb-ft @ 3,300 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1s 0-60 mph estimate | 5.5 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | 115 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Permitted (87 Octane) | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 17 MPG Combined (15 City / 22 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | N/A |
| Emissions | ULEV70 Certified | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 1.49 kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer Traction Battery (270V) | 12V maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | On-the-fly engine generation and adaptive multi-stage regenerative paddle shifting | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 8.7/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1410 |
| Performance Score | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | — | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | 7.1 |
| Technology Score | 8.9 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | — | 8.9 |
| Pros | New vertical LED headlight array and clean grille restructuring deliver a highly sophisticated premium presence; Class-l... | Stunning 48-inch full-dash panoramic display with Google built-in; Lincoln Rejuvenate multisensory spa system with custo... |
| Cons | Lower rear trim components use heavy grained plastic elements that feel slightly stiff; The standard SynTex seating mate... | Starting price exceeds $122,000 MSRP; Fuel economy is low at 17 MPG combined; 221.9-inch length requires a large garage... |
