Comparing the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

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2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

MSRP starting at:

$51,401

Hybrid LE AWD
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP starting at:

$47,645

EX Premium AWD
 
Overview
Base MSRP $51,401 $47,645
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 6.7 L/100 km 6.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 L/100 km 6.7 L/100 km
Engine Type Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 1.6 L/98
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 243 @ 6000 177 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 175 @ 4400 195 @ 1500
Passenger Capacity 8 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 6.7 L/100 km 6.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 L/100 km 6.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 6.7 L/100 km 6.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.8 L/100 km 6.7 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 1.6 L/98
Fuel System Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 243 @ 6000 177 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 175 @ 4400 195 @ 1500
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 1 6
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.64
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.32
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 8 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 141.3
Front Head Room (in) 41.2 37.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59 57.5
Front Hip Room (in) 57.2 54.8
Second Head Room (in) 39.4 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 41 41.3
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Gas/Electric Hybrid Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Turbocharged N/A Standard
6-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Plug-In Electric/Gas N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard N/A
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
3rd Row Seat Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Power Liftgate Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard N/A
Security System N/A Standard
Navigation System N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Seat Memory N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Standard
HD Radio N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Evasion Assist Standard N/A
Rear Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
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