2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid vs 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

$39,890 · Crossover

$49,900 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical divergence between the 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV (Car1) and the 2026 Range Rover Evoque (Car2) is the $10,010 MSRP gap, starting at $39,890 versus $49,900. This price disparity is compounded by fuel economy metrics: Car1 achieves a superior 35 combined MPG and offers a 34-mile electric range, while Car2 is rated at only 22 combined MPG and demands premium fuel. Performance is slightly weighted toward the Kia, offering 261 horsepower compared to the Evoque's 246 hp, though Car2 leads marginally in torque with 269 lb-ft to Car1's 258 lb-ft. Furthermore, Car1 provides substantially more usable space, boasting 34.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity against Car2’s 21.4 cubic feet. The Kia's smaller physical footprint at 183.5 inches long versus the Evoque’s 172.1 inches suggests potentially different maneuvering characteristics, though both utilize AWD systems.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

The Kia Sportage PHEV is the clear commuter winner due to its superior 35 combined MPG rating and usable 34-mile electric-only range.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

With 34.5 cu ft of cargo capacity, the Kia offers 13.1 cu ft more storage than the Evoque for family hauling needs.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Despite lower overall efficiency, the Evoque achieves a slight edge in peak torque (269 lb-ft vs. 258 lb-ft) and uses a more advanced 9-speed automatic transmission.

💰 Best Value

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

The Kia Sportage PHEV undercuts the Evoque's MSRP by $10,010 while delivering significantly better fuel efficiency (35 MPG combined vs. 22 MPG combined).

Choose the Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid if...

Your priority is minimizing running costs, thanks to the 35 combined MPG rating and 34-mile electric range.
You require maximum interior utility, evidenced by its 34.5 cu ft of cargo space.
The $39,890 starting MSRP is crucial for your budget, saving over $10,000 compared to Car2.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if...

You prefer the specific performance tuning of 269 lb-ft of torque and a 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
A smaller overall vehicle footprint (172.1 inches length) is preferred for urban navigation.
The premium aesthetic associated with the Range Rover badge outweighs the $10,010 price penalty and lower MPG.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid	Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Length	183.5"	172.1"
Width	73.4"	-
Height	66.9"	64.9"
Wheelbase	108.5"	105.6"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	—
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	—
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	—
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	1.6 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	plug-in hybrid	gas
Horsepower	261 hp	246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	258 lb-ft	269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Transmission Type	6-speed automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Center Differential Type	Locking	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	36/35 MPG	20/27 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	35 MPG	22 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	399.6/388.5 mi.	354.0/477.9 mi.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	88/79 MPGe	—
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	84 MPGe	—
EPA Electric Driving Range	34 mi.	—
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	40	—
Charging Time (240V)	2.0 hr.	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.1 gal.	17.7 gal.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	SAE J1772	—

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	—
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	12.3 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	12
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Stereo Power	—	400W
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Front Head Room	37.8 in.	37.4 in.
Front Leg Room	41.4 in.	40.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.5 in.	56.6 in.
Front Hip Room	54.8 in.	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power

Rearseats

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	38.0 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	39.5 in.	34.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.6 in.	55.4 in.
Rear Hip Room	53.4 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	19 x 7.5 in	18 x 8.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	235/55R19	R18
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Kia	Land Rover
Basic Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	10 yr./ 100000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
EV Battery Warranty	10 yr./ 100000 mi.	—
Hybrid Component Warranty	10 yr./ 100000 mi.	—
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ 100000 mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid and 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

What is the total operational cost difference considering fuel?

The Kia Sportage PHEV achieves 35 combined MPG using regular unleaded, while the Range Rover Evoque manages only 22 combined MPG and recommends premium fuel, leading to significantly higher routine fuel expenditures for Car2.

How does the electric range impact daily driving for the Kia Sportage PHEV?

The Kia offers 34 miles of pure electric range, meaning daily commuting under that distance can potentially be completed without using gasoline, a feature entirely absent in the standard Evoque.

Which vehicle offers better outright power output?

The Kia Sportage PHEV produces 261 horsepower, surpassing the Evoque’s 246 horsepower, though the Evoque compensates with slightly higher torque figures at 269 lb-ft versus the Kia’s 258 lb-ft.

Is the Range Rover Evoque significantly smaller than the Kia Sportage PHEV?

Yes, the Evoque is notably more compact, measuring 172.1 inches in length compared to the Sportage's 183.5 inches, resulting in 13.1 fewer cubic feet of dedicated cargo volume (21.4 cu ft vs 34.5 cu ft).