Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Tesla Model Y
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Tesla Model Y. 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
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
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Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Rating: 8.7/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Kia Sportage Hybrid |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Tesla |
| Model | Sportage Hybrid | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | Ev |
| Body Style | 5-door compact crossover suv | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $36,800 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $36,800 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $35,400 | $47,990 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 232 | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1s 0-60 mph estimate | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Permitted (87 Octane) | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | ULEV70 Certified | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 1.49 kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer Traction Battery (270V) | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | On-the-fly engine generation and adaptive multi-stage regenerative paddle shifting | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 8.7/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | — | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | — | 9.0 |
| Pros | New vertical LED headlight array and clean grille restructuring deliver a highly sophisticated premium presence; Class-l... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Lower rear trim components use heavy grained plastic elements that feel slightly stiff; The standard SynTex seating mate... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
