Hybrid powertrain combines 1.6L turbo engine with electric motor for 226 horsepower. Accelerates from 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds, fastest in class. Six-speed automatic transmission provides smooth power delivery. Performance comparable to Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, faster than Ford Escape and Honda CR-V
Kia Sportage starts at $27,090, Tucson at $27,250. Sportage scores 83/100 on J.D. Power reliability, Tucson 80/100. Both vehicles come with 5-year/60,000-mile warranty
Excellent compact SUV with spacious interior and comfortable seats. Base price starts at $26,900 with standard features. Features 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
Both models feature modern, dramatic designs introduced in 2020-2021. Tucson offers more paint options, Sportage has fewer choices. Sportage's wraparound design clinches with Kia's digital dashboard
1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder hybrid engine with 44.2 kW electric motor. Standard HTRAC All Wheel Drive with e-Handling technology. EPA fuel economy: 38 combined, 38 city/38 highway
Tiguan Mk3 starts from £34,075, Tucson from £38,385. Tiguan offers mild-hybrid 1.5 eTSI with 148bhp, Tucson has full-hybrid 226bhp. Tiguan has 652-litre boot, Tucson has 616-litre, Tucson's when seats folded