KIA
KIA Sportage
Rs. 89.0 Lakh
starting price
VS
Toyota
Toyota Fortuner
Rs. 1.24 Cr
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | KIA Sportage | Toyota Fortuner |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 89.0 Lakh | Rs. 1.24 Cr |
| Engine | 2.0L Naturally Aspirated / 1.6L Turbo | 2.7L Petrol / 2.8L Diesel Turbo |
| Displacement | 1998 cc | 2694 cc |
| Horsepower | 153 hp | 166 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed | Automatic 6-speed |
| Drive Type | FWD | 4WD |
| Fuel Avg — City | 10 km/l | 8 km/l |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 13 km/l | 11 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | 182 mm | 223 mm |
| Seating | 5 | 7 |
| Airbags | 6 | 7 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Body Type | suv | suv |
Ratings Comparison
KIA Sportage
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Toyota Fortuner
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros & Cons
KIA Sportage
Best-looking SUV under 90 lakh — stunning 5th-gen design
Most feature-rich in segment — panoramic roof, BOSE audio, 12.3" screens
AWD available unlike most rivals
Turbo 1.6 variant has excellent performance
KIA parts and service more expensive than Toyota
2.0L naturally aspirated feels slow vs turbo rivals
Resale value still below Fortuner but improving
Fuel economy not impressive at this price
Toyota Fortuner
Best resale value of any SUV — often sells above market price
Genuine off-road capability with 4WD system
7-seat capacity with proper third-row legroom
Diesel engine excellent for long-distance travel
Very expensive — above 1.4 crore
Petrol variant has very poor fuel economy in city
Interior not as premium as price suggests
Riding on body-on-frame can feel bouncy on highways
All Variants & Prices
KIA Sportage
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Alpha | Rs. 89.0 Lakh |
| FWD | Rs. 1.05 Cr |
| HEVBest | Rs. 1.13 Cr |
Toyota Fortuner
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 2.7 G | Rs. 1.24 Cr |
| 2.7 V | Rs. 1.49 Cr |
| 2.8 Sigma 4Best | Rs. 1.85 Cr |
| Legender | Rs. 1.86 Cr |
| GR-S | Rs. 2.05 Cr |
Verdict — KIA Sportage
The SUV that offers the most for your money under 90 lakh. Design, technology, and space all beat Toyota and Honda rivals. Accept the higher service costs.
Verdict — Toyota Fortuner
The ultimate Pakistani status SUV. If you want the safest investment in the SUV segment with real capability, Fortuner is unmatched. Budget must exceed 1.5 crore realistically.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
KIA Sportage starts at Rs. 89.0 Lakh. Toyota Fortuner starts at Rs. 1.24 Cr. KIA Sportage is Rs. 35.4 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.