Nowadays more and more people are buying SUVs from the middle class. The decision is tough because there is a lot of SUVs from we can choose off. So today in this post we will compare two similar SUVs. In the comparison of the new Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS new Kia Sportage 2017, we will write about the design, the specs, the price and practicality for these two cars.

New Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS new Kia Sportage 2017 - Design

Just like in our previous comparisons and here in this one we can say that the taste of design is different for everybody. At first glance, the New Kia Sportage reminds of Porsche Cayenne, especially when we look into the front grill and the front lights. After spending more time with the Sportage we can tell that it is a design for itself. The front light looks very interesting, they give positive flavor to this SUV. Watching the back side of the Kia Sportage isn't that good like the front, it is more boring if we may say. Overall it is a good looking SUV and we will give 4 out of 5 stars.

Now let's write a few things about the New Hyundai Tucson Design. This is one of the most beautiful-looking SUV ever. Realy it gets into the eyes when you see it for the first time. Hexagon grille with the logo of Hyundai is located between the headlights with a high-tech look and beautifully shaped bumper gives the car a strong and bold look. Definitely, we assess this SUV with the highest grade, 5 out of 5 stars. So about the design in this New Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS new Kia Sportage 2017 comparison for a winner we proclaim the New Hyundai Tucson.

New Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS new Kia Sportage 2017 - Practicality

Both of these vehicles have a lot of practicality with it. Thay can be driven in the city without any problems. We can park them almost everywhere thanks to the systems like parking sensors and rear view cameras. Also, both of these vehicles has a lot of luggage space, and with the rear seats folded down, we get even more space.

Sitting in the rear seats is also comfortable even for three tall passengers. Driving offroad is also fun and with no problems at all, both of them can handle muddy and bumpy roads so about practicality both of those vehicles we assess with the highest grade. 5 out of 5 stars. Perfect choice for a family vehicle if sometimes there is a need of driving on muddy and bumpy roads.

New Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS New Kia Sportage 2017 inside

New Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS new Kia Sportage 2017 - Performance and equipment

If we compare two diesel engines from these two SUVs we can see that they are with similar performance.
SUV:               Hyundai Tucson             Kia Sportage
Engine size   1995    1995
Fuel      diesel          diesel
Gearbox           manual    manual
Top Speed      125 mph (201kmh)          121 mph    (194kmh)
Tank Range      652 miles (1049 km)    610 miles(981km)
0-60mph         9.6 secs      9.2 secs
Max power 185 bhp 182 bhp
Max torque          400 Nm   400 Nm

New Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS new Kia Sportage 2017 - Measurements

SUV:               Hyundai Tucson             Kia Sportage
Body Type                    Sports utility vehicle    Sports utility vehicle
Length (mm)   4475                                   4480
Width (mm)        1850   1855
Height (mm)   1650   1635
Seats       5                                         5
Luggage (seats up)         488 litres       503 litres
Luggage (seats down)    1478 litres      1492 litres

What we like:

Hyundai Tucson 2017
It has impressive practicality, it is with a lot of equipment, great value for money and the best of all is the distinctive styling, Hyundai Tucson looks amazing.

Kia Sportage 2017
It is good to drive and with decent performance, very practical and spacious inside and it comes with a lot of equipment.

What we don't like:

Hyundai Tucson 2017
If it doesn't have built-in rear view camera the visibility is poor, the automatic gearbox reacts little slow.

Kia Sportage 2017
The styling may put some buyer off, the quality of the materials used inside can be little better.

So the winner here in New Hyundai Tucson 2017 VS new Kia Sportage 2017 comparison is the Hyundai Tucson. Comment in the section below to see what you are thinking about these two vehicles.