Corolla Cross XLE HEV vs Kia Sportage 2023 1.6L LX (FWD) Highline Plus Comparison
Car Information
Engine / Motor
4
4
/
181
Dimensions
5
5 Seater
17
/
4460
4.480
1825
1.850
1620
1.640
/
2.670
/
503
Fuel Economy
25.8
12.7
36
62
Comfort
✓
✓
✓
/
✓
/
Driver and Front Passenger
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
Interior
✓
/
4.2
/
✓
/
Driver Seat
/
Fabric
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Safety
Driver And Front Passenger
✓
Driver & Front Passenger
/
Driver & Front Passenger
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Infotainment
8
/
✓
/
✓
/
6
/
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Transmission
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Automatic
Chassis & Steering
Front Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Wheels/brakes
215/60 R17
/
215/60 R17
/
/
✓
Key Spec
1.8 L - 1798 L
1.6 L - 2.4 L
121 - 138 BHP
130 BHP - 181 BHP
Automatic & Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) & CVT
7-SPEED DCT & Automatic
Hybrid & Petrol & Hybrid
Gasoline & Petrol
TBD
TBD
5 Seater - 5 Seater
5 - 5
Exterior
✓
✓
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
Halogen
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
/
✓
/
✓
Engine
1.8
1600 L
Hybrid
Petrol
121
132 BHP
142
161
Technologies
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
/
✓
Comparison of configuration highlights
Corolla Cross XLE HEV
- Electronic Engine Immobilizer
- Electric Locks
- Push Button Start
- Keyless Entry
- Parking sensor rear
- Parking sensor front
- Rear Camera
- Steering Adjustment
- Number of Airbags
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- ABS
Kia Sportage 2023 1.6L LX (FWD) Highline Plus
- Electronic Engine Immobilizer
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Number of Airbags
- Blind Spot Warning
- Spare Wheel
- Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- ABS
- Active braking
Review Comparison
Positive
- Modern and attractive exterior design
- Very economical in fuel consumption
- High reliability and good retention value
Negative
- Engine performance is poor in stimulation and traction
- Limited background storage space
- Unsatisfactory control of the entertainment system and the user interface
Positive
- Modern design and comfortable cabin
- Spacious interior and comfortable seating
- Comprehensive intelligent technology and specifications
Negative
- Poor performance at high speeds
- The transmission response is slow when accelerating
- Internal materials need to be improved
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Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Corolla Cross XLE HEV if you care more about fuel economy; choose Kia Sportage 2023 1.6L LX (FWD) Highline Plus if you care more about power.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Corolla Cross XLE HEV has a fuel consumption of 3.88, while Kia Sportage 2023 1.6L LX (FWD) Highline Plus has a fuel consumption of 7.87. Therefore, Corolla Cross XLE HEV is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Corolla Cross XLE HEV has a wheelbase of No data, while Kia Sportage 2023 1.6L LX (FWD) Highline Plus has a wheelbase of 2.670. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, No data, offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Corolla Cross XLE HEV uses Front Drive, while Kia Sportage 2023 1.6L LX (FWD) Highline Plus uses Front Wheel Drive.