If you plan to hit the highway and head off to new destinations, then you’ll need plenty of power. Luckily, both these SUVs come with lots of strength under their respective hoods. The 2022 Kia Sportage and its 2.4L engine provide 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque to command. This should get you where you need to go with ease.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson stretches engine limits further as its 2.5L engine generates 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. This boost in power is nice, but the real difference lies in their transmissions. The Tucson comes standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission system, letting you accelerate and merge onto the highway with ease. The Sportage only has six gears in its transmission system.

We’ve broken down the dimensions of these two vehicles for you in the table below. As you can see, one comes out on top with its increased space.

As shown above, you’ll have more space in almost all directions in the Tucson. Rear-seat occupants in particular have more room to stretch out. The Tucson and its 146.9 cubic feet of total interior volume is a comfortable and cozy ride compared to the 129.3 cubic feet found in the Sportage.

The 2022 Kia Sportage scores an EPA-estimated 23 city/30 highway MPG when properly equipped. While that’s certainly impressive, the Tucson manages to go farther distances on a single tank. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson achieves an EPA-estimated 26 city/33 highway MPG when properly equipped¹. It’s a reliable SUV when it comes to fuel consumption, so you can count on it between your pit stops.

1. 2022 Tucson: FWD 26 city/33 hwy/29 combined MPG, AWD 24 city/29 hwy/26 combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle’s condition.