2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,795 to $38,390
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,590 to $37,590
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 38 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 38 - 44 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 2,200 lbs 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 172.7 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Ford Bronco Sport, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Convenience
The Kia Sportage Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Bronco Sport, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Bronco Sport is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Ford Bronco Sport is a little wider than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Kia Sportage Hybrid. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Bronco Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Kia Sportage Hybrid. The Ford Bronco Sport has less cargo space than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.