Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Toyota Camry
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Toyota Camry
$37,999 – $38,750
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Toyota Camry. 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
Toyota Camry
Performance
Kia Sportage Hybrid
Toyota Camry
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Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Kia Sportage Hybrid
$36,800
Rating: 8.7/10
Toyota Camry
$37,999 – $38,750
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Kia Sportage Hybrid |
Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage Hybrid | Camry |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | — |
| Body Style | 5-door compact crossover suv | Midsize Sedan |
| Current Price | $36,800 | $37,999 – $38,750 |
| MSRP | $36,800 | $38,750 |
| Dealer Price | $35,400 | $37,499 |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2.5L Hybrid Inline-4 |
| Horsepower | 232 | 232 hp (AWD net combined) |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM | Hybrid system output (manufacturer managed) |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1s 0-60 mph estimate | Approx. 6.8 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | Approx. 112 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Permitted (87 Octane) | Hybrid |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 44 MPG combined (AWD est.) |
| Range (EV) | 0 miles | N/A |
| Emissions | ULEV70 Certified | ULEV/SULEV compliant (market dependent) |
| Battery | 1.49 kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer Traction Battery (270V) | Hybrid traction battery (Li-ion, trim dependent) |
| Charging | On-the-fly engine generation and adaptive multi-stage regenerative paddle shifting | Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) |
| Expert Rating | 8.7/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1485 |
| Performance Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Safety Score | — | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Value Score | — | 9.2 |
| Pros | New vertical LED headlight array and clean grille restructuring deliver a highly sophisticated premium presence; Class-l... | Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Smooth and quiet daily driving manners; Strong standard safety suite; Updated infotainmen... |
| Cons | Lower rear trim components use heavy grained plastic elements that feel slightly stiff; The standard SynTex seating mate... | No non-hybrid engine option; Rear headroom tighter for very tall passengers; Top trims can get expensive; Sporty driving... |
