Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage
Corporate cousins, designed in the same family but styled worlds apart. The Tucson and Sportage share platforms and engines — the choice is character: Hyundai's sculpted maturity or Kia's dramatic, tech-forward design.
Hyundai Tucson
Bold design, big cabin, and one of the strongest warranties in the segment. The Tucson is the family SUV that feels a class more expensive than it is.
Read the full Hyundai Tucson review →Kia Sportage
Kia's design-led family SUV — dramatic looks, a tech-rich cabin and grown-up road manners. It shares its bones with the Tucson and gives the Europeans a genuine fright.
Read the full Kia Sportage review →Head to head
| Hyundai Tucson | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| Car4Less price from | R 475 915R 559 900 | R 563 546R 662 995 |
| Body type | 5-door SUV | 5-door SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 54 L |
| Boot | 336/874 | 240/1 024 |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Service plan | 5 year / 75 000 km | 6 year / 90 000 km |
| Maintenance plan | — | — |
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The verdict
There's no wrong answer mechanically, so let design and deal decide: the Sportage's bold cabin and lighting signature versus the Tucson's cleaner lines. Both carry standout warranties, and both are listed below retail right here.
Either way, you win
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Tucson vs Sportage — questions
Which is cheaper — the Hyundai Tucson or the Kia Sportage?+
At Car4Less prices the Hyundai Tucson starts lower, from R 475 915 versus R 563 546 for the Kia Sportage. Variant-for-variant pricing for both ranges is on their model pages.
Which has more variants to choose from?+
Car4Less lists 3 variants of the Hyundai Tucson and 6 variants of the Kia Sportage — every one below the manufacturer's retail price.
Do both come with full warranties?+
Yes. Both are brand-new vehicles delivered through their national franchise dealer networks with full manufacturer warranties and standard service or maintenance plans — exactly as if you bought from the dealer, just for less.
Can I get the Payment Saver Plan on either one?+
Yes — every new car bought through Car4Less qualifies. Qualifying buyers may receive an ex gratia cash-back of up to R3 000 a month through the Payment Saver Plan, subject to its terms and Car4Less's determination, effectively reducing the instalment on whichever of the two you choose.
How do I buy either one through Car4Less?+
Whether you take the Car4Less price or the Programme Car with the Payment Saver Plan, finance is arranged exclusively through the Car4Less finance application, which Car4Less submits to the major banks. Cash purchases are not permitted and private finance is not accepted. Once finance is approved and stock is available, delivery is arranged through the authorised national franchise dealer network.
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