2022 Kia Sportage vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4: More Value, More Fun

A compact SUV has to have many qualities. Space, technology, performance and style are among them. The 2022 Kia Sportage offers all that, and more thanks to an outstanding value in the segment with loads of equipment, top performance numbers and great driving dynamics all covered by an unbeatable warranty that puts rivals to shame.

The compact SUV segment is a busy one, and we’re not afraid to line up the Sportage against its rivals. Here, we compare it to the 2021 Toyota RAV4.

The 2022 Kia Sportage offers more value and a better warranty

To start off, let’s mention that the 2022 Kia Sportage is more affordable than the 2021 Toyota RAV4. For example, a very well-equipped base Sportage starts at $27,729, while the price for a base Toyota RAV4 starts at $30,949. This makes the Kia Sportage much easier to own.

The Kia Sportage is covered by an industry-leading warranty which is 5-years/100,000 km. The RAV4's competing warranty reduces basic coverage to 3 years/60,000 km.

The 2022 Kia Sportage provides more comfort and equipment

Inside the Kia Sportage, you will find an upscale interior with comfortable seating and refined materials all around. This is very different from the RAV4, which is notorious for its budget-oriented features and finishes. The Sportage also offers more technology, even in the base model. The base Kia Sportage model comes with a large 8-inch infotainment touchscreen which uses the intuitive UVO system filled with applications and features. The RAV4’s base model only offers a smaller, 7-inch screen with a much less intuitive infotainment system.

The 2022 Kia Sportage is also much more fun to drive than the Toyota RAV4. Buyers who choose the Sportage SX will benefit from the 2.0 turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 237 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque – which is much more than the RAV4’s only all-gas engine.

This engine is mated to Kia’s Dynamax all-wheel drive (AWD), which offers more grip, but also more response in corners than the Toyota RAV4’s AWD system.

The Kia Sportage offers a better price, a more complete warranty and better driving dynamics than the Toyota RAV4. Come see it today! You can also shop for your car online with us. Our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.