Compact SUV Comparison: How does the 2020 Sportage stack up against the RAV4, CR-V, CX-5, and Rogue?
There’s no shortage of 5-seat compact SUVs on the market. And it’s no wonder they’re so remarkably popular.
There’s no need to look beyond the all-weather year-round practicality that you’ll find in an SUV, but the perks of this compact and peppy style are endless. A high seating position makes for an easy step-in height and a commanding view of the road. A smaller design compared to the larger SUV and crossover counterparts makes driving, parking, and maneuverability a breeze. Add in ample cargo space and ground clearance and you have a winning combination. Plus, they’re just a pleasure to drive.
With so many options how do you know which one to choose? We’ve curated a list of the five most popular compact 5-seat SUVs to help you wade through all the information out there: the Kia Sportage, the Nissan Rogue, the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and the Mazda CX-5.
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Check out the chart below for the full comparison details. But here are some quick highlights for each model:
2020 Kia Sportage:
- Kia is one of JD Power’s winningest car brands for 2019 and has consistently been at the top since 2012.
- Won the 2019 JD Power Highest Quality Small SUV Award (also recipient in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013).
- Earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Kia boasts a best-in-class warranty that is lightyears – and calendar years – ahead of the competition. It features a Basic 5-Year or 100,000 km, a Drivetrain 5-Year or 100,000 km, a Corrosion 5-Year/Unlimited km, and a Roadside Assistance 5-Year/Unlimited km.
2020 Honda CR-V:
- Earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named it a Top Safety Pick for 2019 (Honda says the refreshed model should qualify again for 2020, but that testing has not yet been completed).
2020 Nissan Rogue:
- We’re not going to lie. The Nissan Rogue has had a tough few years for reviews. But despite the negative press, it steadily carries on as one of the best-selling compact crossovers on the market and is Nissan’s best-selling model.
2020 Mazda CX-5
- The CX-5 made Car and Driver’s 10 Best list of 2020
- Features a 7-year corrosion warranty
- Earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named it a Top Safety Pick+ for 2019 (Mazda says the refreshed model should qualify again for 2020, but that testing has not yet been completed).
2020 Toyota RAV4
- Toyota won Best Resale Value Brand at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com
We’re going to be honest here. You can’t really go wrong with any of these five models. It’s a tough choice. But there is one clear winner.
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