For many buyers, a compact crossover is the perfect vehicle. It’s got plenty of space to handle urban family commuting duties. It’s small enough to fit in constricted parking lots. However, it can still perform admirably on a cross-country trip. That’s why the segment is chock-full of great choices. Let’s look at the 2024 Hyundai Tucson and the 2024 Kia Sportage as prime examples.
The 2024 Tucson gets some important updates over the 2023 model. Meanwhile, the 2024 Sportage also gets some minor updates. Under the skin, both vehicles are basically siblings. They share powertrain choices and are built on the same platform. However, they are also very different.
That’s why we’ll find the perfect compact crossover in this Hyundai vs. Kia comparison. We’ll check out the 2024 Tucson and the 2024 Sportage in terms of their interior, performance, and safety attributes. Then, head to Wilson County Hyundai in Lebanon, TN, to check out the 2024 Tucson in person. Our team will also be happy to show you around the 2024 Tucson range and help you with your choice.
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson gives you 106 cubic feet of passenger space. This is important in a compact crossover since up to five adults may travel. Conversely, the 2024 Sportage only offers 102 cubic feet. On the flip side, the 2024 Sportage offers a tiny bit more cargo space. Both crossovers have split-folding rear seats. They also have plenty of storage pockets, cup holders, and rear USB charging ports on higher trims. The 2024 Tucson can be chosen with Hyundai’s special H-Tex premium cloth or leather for the seats on higher trims.
The 2024 Tucson and the 2024 Sportage offer excellent smartphone integration across the range. They have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as standard. Lower trims use an 8.8-inch touchscreen. Higher trims come with a 12.3-inch unit. However, Hyundai offers the 12.3-inch screen on more trims. These two compact crossovers also include digital instrument clusters and dual-zone climate control.
Venturing up the trim range on the 2024 Tucson brings you some truly impressive features. These include powered front seats, a 64-color ambient lighting system, and wireless phone charging. A Bose premium sound system is available for music lovers. Meanwhile, Hyundai’s Digital Key smartphone app integration is also offered. This enables you to use your smartphone as your 2024 Tucson’s key fob.
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson and the 2024 Kia Sportage can be had with the same array of powertrains. They start with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Outputs are the same on both vehicles, at 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. They also come in front-wheel-drive form as standard. All-wheel-drive is optional.
Next, two hybrids are offered for the 2024 Tucson and the 2024 Sportage. The hybrids see a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine plus an electric motor. They also use a six-speed automatic transmission. While the 2024 Tucson offers all-wheel drive for both hybrids, the 2024 Sportage only offers it on the plug-in hybrid.
Power outputs are identical on both variants. The regular hybrid makes 226 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The plug-in hybrid makes the same torque but increases power to 261 horsepower.
The 2024 Tucson and the 2024 Sportage can tow up to 2,500 pounds when equipped with a 2.5-liter engine. Choosing a hybrid drops the towing capacity to 2,000 pounds.
The 2024 Tucson and the 2024 Sportage are some of the safest compact crossovers. Buyers can expect automated emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring across the range. Also present on all variants are airbags, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, child safety locks, and stability control.
An adaptive cruise control system is optional. Meanwhile, the 2024 Tucson adds two notable safety features for this year. The first is the presence of rear-side airbags. The second is haptic feedback via the steering wheel. This alerts the driver in conjunction with some of the active safety systems.
The perfect compact crossover, in our view, is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. Of course, the two are closely matched, but the 2024 Tucson has a more spacious cabin. It also has extra safety features for this year.
Check out the 2024 Tucson for yourself – swing by Wilson County Hyundai in Lebanon, TN, at your convenience. Our team will help you pick the best trim and spec and take it for a spin. Then, you’ll see how perfect the 2024 Tucson can be. When you’re ready to purchase, we’ll guide you.
