Head-to-head · measured energy cost
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid vs 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Aug 27, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology
At these assumptions, the 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid costs $2.32 less per month ($28/year, $140 over five years) than the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybrid2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybrid
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration compared | 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD |
| Cost per month | $94.98 | $92.66 |
| Cost per year | $1,140 | $1,112 |
| Cost over 5 years | $5,700 | $5,560 |
| Cost per mile | 9.5¢/mi | 9.3¢/mi |
| Annual energy used | 3,164 kWh + 136.5 gal | 3,134 kWh + 131 gal |
| EPA efficiency | 51 MPGe blended · 35 MPG gas | 54 MPGe blended · 36 MPG gas |
Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.