2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid Trims Comparison
Which 2026 Sportage Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?
With features redistributed across two additional trims this year, we think the midlevel S trim is the best value in the Sportage Hybrid lineup. It offers standard all-wheel drive, heated front seats and blind-spot warning in addition to all of the standard driver assistance and tech that comes with the base LX model.
2026 Sportage Hybrid trim level differences
The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid is a small SUV that's offered in five trim levels: LX, S, EX, X-Line and SX Prestige. It's powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a hybrid system that produces a combined 232 horsepower. The LX trim is available only in front-wheel drive, and the other trims come standard with all-wheel drive.
Pricing
LX - $31,735 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$30,679Prices based on sales in MO thru 9/1/25
Final assembly in South Korea
Compare 2026 Sportage Hybrid trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
West Plains, MO
Vehicle | Sportage Hybrid LX | Sportage Hybrid S | Sportage Hybrid EX | Sportage Hybrid X-Line | Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige |
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Vehicle | LX 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
| Editors' Pick S 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
| EX 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
| X-Line 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
| SX-Prestige 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | cloth | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
Engine power | 232 hp | 232 hp | 232 hp | 232 hp | 232 hp |
Engine torque | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
Engine displacement | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 41 / 44 / 42 MPG | 35 / 36 / 35 MPG | 35 / 36 / 35 MPG | 35 / 36 / 35 MPG | 35 / 36 / 35 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 562 / 603 miles | 480 / 493 miles | 480 / 493 miles | 480 / 493 miles | 480 / 493 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. | 38.6 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,831 lb. | 3,994 lb. | 3,994 lb. | 3,994 lb. | 3,994 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 7.1 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. | 8.3 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. | 73.4 in. |
Height | 65.4 in. | 66.1 in. | 66.3 in. | 66.3 in. | 66.3 in. |
Length | 184.4 in. | 184.4 in. | 184.4 in. | 184.4 in. | 184.4 in. |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. | 108.5 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 39.5 cu. ft. | 39.5 cu. ft. | 39.5 cu. ft. | 39.5 cu. ft. | 39.5 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 73.7 cu. ft. | 73.7 cu. ft. | 73.7 cu. ft. | 73.7 cu. ft. | 73.7 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. | 57.5 in. |
Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Saturn Black, cloth | Saturn Black, cloth | Saturn Black & Misty Gray, leatherette Saturn Black, leatherette | Terracotta Brown, leatherette Saturn Black, leatherette | Carmine Red, leatherette Saturn Black & Misty Gray, leatherette Saturn Black, leatherette |
Exterior | Steel Gray Gravity Gray Fusion Black Snow White Pearl | Heritage Blue Wolf Gray Gravity Gray Fusion Black Snow White Pearl | Heritage Blue Wolf Gray Gravity Gray Fusion Black Snow White Pearl | Heritage Blue Wolf Gray Gravity Gray Fusion Black Snow White Pearl Shadow Matte Gray | Heritage Blue Wolf Gray Gravity Gray Fusion Black Snow White Pearl Shadow Matte Gray |