Pre-owned Toyota RAV4 vs used Kia Sportage – The RAV4 delivers when it matters

Pre-owned Toyota RAV4 vs used Kia Sportage – The RAV4 delivers when it matters

The impressive pre-owned Toyota RAV4 stands out for multiple reasons including performance and interior space, and of course it has also established its reputation in terms of reliability, safety, and dependability. Moreover, the RAV4 was redesigned a few years ago and now offers one of the most spacious interiors in the segment. This allows it to stand out on the pre-owned market against models like a used Kia Sportage. Here we look at the 2020 Toyota RAV4 and the 2020 Kia Sportage, although this comparison would also apply to other model years.


More space in a pre-owned Toyota RAV4


In terms of space, the Toyota RAV4 provides a more welcoming interior overall than the Kia Sportage, although both models are among the more versatile luxury compact SUVs. The RAV4 provides over 1,000 litres of cargo space behind the rear seats which is impressive, but it also gives your passengers impressive headroom and legroom. If you want a pre-owned sport utility vehicle that stands out in terms of the interior space and cargo capacity, the Toyota RAV4 has the slight upper hand over the Kia Sportage. Let’s take a closer look.


Interior Space


The Toyota RAV4 gives you more space for your passengers as well. This means that both passengers in front and passengers in the back will be a lot more comfortable in the RAV4. The table below showcases the main differences in interior space between the Toyota and the Kia Sportage.



Kia Sportage

Toyota RAV4

Rear Shoulder Room

1,400 mm

1,433 mm

Rear headroom

963 mm

1,033 mm

Front headroom

955 mm

1,003 mm

Front shoulder room

1,450 mm

1,468 mm


The interior space in the RAV4 really stands out, and it is so vast that Toyota can even fit a third row in the back, which is quite unique in this segment. This is also a testament to how much space there is in the RAV4.

 

Cargo Capacity

 

The pre-owned Toyota RAV4 is one of the most spacious compact pre-owned SUVs in its segment and you can see that when you lift the trunk and see the vast cargo area. This cargo area gives you roughly 1,000 L more space than the Kia Sportage.

 


Kia Sportage

Toyota RAV4

Cargo area – behind 1st row

869 L

1,065 L

Cargo area – behind 2nd row

1,702 L

1,977 L

 

 

Performance


The Toyota RAV4 gives you an impressive blend of performance, efficiency, and capability. Moreover, used RAV4 models provide the most powerful engine in the segment, but this powertrain doesn’t sacrifice fuel economy. If you want a quick SUV, the RAV4 gives you the advantage at a stoplight or when passing over the Sportage with its enhanced power, especially on the pre-owned market. As a matter of fact, a pre-owned Toyota RAV4 will deliver more performance than just about any SUV in this segment.




Kia Sportage

Toyota RAV4

Base Engine

2.4L 4-cyl

2.0L 4-cyl

Base Horsepower

181 hp

203 hp

Base Torque

175 lb-ft

184 lb-ft


Not only does the RAV4 give you quite a bit more power than the Kia Sportage, it also offers impressive fuel economy with an average of under 10.0 litres per 100 kilometres. Give us a call today to learn more about our collection of pre-owned Toyota RAV4 models.