Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage SX 2019

Suv one:

Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia KX5

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

43,355

Updated:

06 Feb 2020

34,600

Updated:

01 Apr 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2019

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

16.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ruby Flare Pearl

#740000

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#4E4E4E

Blueprint

#323C71

MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC

#24231E

Color:

Black Cherry

#2A2627

Snow White Pearl

#FFFFFF

Sparkling Silver

#D0D3D8

Burnished Copper

#BA7A4C

Hyper Red

#B32A34

Mineral Silver

#8C898D

Pacific Blue

#677081

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway.

Pros
Better style
New sporty XSE look
Still practical…
...and fuel efficient
Great standard safety

Cons
Infotainment is still a headache
Exterior is a little busy
Pricey top models
Small-ish third row

By:

thecarconnection.com

The sporty-looking XSE trim level joins the Highlander lineup for 2021. It punches up the looks with more aggressive exterior styling, unique 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, and a sportier calibration for the suspension. Elsewhere, LED projection headlamps are now a standard feature and all models receive additional driver-assistance features, including semi-automated emergency steering technology that's designed to help a driver avoid collisions.

Pros
Attractive design,
optional hybrid powertrain,
generous standard features.

Cons
Few driving thrills,
skimpy third-row room,
fussy interior styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Toyota Highlander comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.New sporty XSE trim debuts.

Pros
Comfortable, quiet ride
Easy to see out of
Good power and fuel economy from V6 engine

Cons
Third row is kids-only
Below-average cargo space behind the third-row seat

By:

edmunds.com

The handsome, capable 2019 Kia Sportage does many things well; gas mileage isn’t one of them.

Pros
Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power
Quality feel inside
Stellar infotainment

Cons
Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility
Limited configurability

By:

thecarconnection.com

For 2019, the Sportage loses the previously available Technology package.Some features have been shuffled from optional to standard.

Pros
Smooth ride quality
Spacious seating front and rear
Attractive dashboard layout with appealing features
Quiet interior at highway speeds

Cons
Relatively modest cargo capacity
Fuel economy isn't as good as that of some top rivals

By:

edmunds.com

The 2019 Kia Sportage ranked #3 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 20 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Spacious, upscale cabin
Smooth ride and agile handling
User-friendly infotainment system

Cons
Subpar fuel economy
Many rivals have more cargo space

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

23.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

2.00L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

260ft-lbs

at 1 450rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 600rpm

237hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

197.40in

176.40in

Width:

76.00in

73.00in

Height:

68.10in

65.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

6.80in

Front Track:

63.30in

Rear Track:

63.80in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

105.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

37.60

Rear Head Room:

39.40

37.90

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

41.50in

Rear leg room:

41.00in

38.20in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

54.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

57.10in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

51.20in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

55.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

60.10cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

30.70cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.90degrees

28.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.10degrees

24.60degrees

Curb Weight:

4400.00lbs

3765.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

1 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

8 -way power driver seat

8 -way power passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Leather

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Reclining rear seats

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

320 Watts Stereo Output

8 total speakers

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

1 Subwoofer(S)

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Rear height adjustable headrests

Turn signal mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamp

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Adaptive Headlights

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liners

Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats

Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Tow Hitch Receiver

Alloy Wheel Locks

Special Color

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Applique

Trailer Ball

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wiring Harness

Paint Protection Film (Front Bumper)

Ball Mount

Rear Bumper Protector

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Paint Protection Film

Mud Guards

Cross Bars

Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Package

Wheel Locks

Tow Hitch

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Liners

Carpet Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Red Leather Interior

Cargo Cover

Carpet Mat Package

JBL Audio W/Integrated Navigation

Cargo Liner

Universal Tablet Holder

Cargo Tote

Cargo Net - Envelope

Illuminated Door Sills

Carpet Cargo Mat

Cargo Tray

Interior Light Kit

SX Beige Leather Interior

Cargo Mat

Cargo Net

Cargo Cover

Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Cockpit Red, leather

#802A2A

Black Mixed Media, leatherette

#24231E

Color:

Beige, leather

#BB9272

Gray, leather

#9B9B9B

Black, leather

#000000

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage SX 2019

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia KX5

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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