2026 GMC Acadia vs. 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2026 GMC Acadia

2026 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,700 to $64,900
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Picture of the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid

2026 Kia
Sportage Hybrid

MSRP*: $30,290 to $40,390
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 35 - 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 36 - 44 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 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
The GMC Acadia offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Kia Sportage Hybrid. The GMC Acadia 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Acadia as you will with the Kia Sportage Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 GMC Acadia will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much wider than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Acadia, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

Handling
The GMC Acadia has the same turning radius as the Kia Sportage Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia greatly out-muscles the Kia Sportage Hybrid.

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

Utility
The GMC Acadia offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Acadia, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.