Tesla Model Y 2025 vs Kia Sportage 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sportage can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Tesla Model Y also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 - 460 HP | 156 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 - 660 NM | 192 - 416 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.5 - 5.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Kia Sportage are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Tesla Model Y. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 - 8.1 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 - 167 mm (5.9 - 6.6 inches) | 180 - 211 mm (7.1 - 8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sportage can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.67 m | |
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Tesla Model Y is larger, but lower. Tesla Model Y is 14 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model Y is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 822 litres | 1036 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2138 litres | 2098 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Tesla Model Y has 214 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Tesla Model Y uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model Y (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model Y is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`530 | ~ 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 31 200 | |
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