If you’re looking for a compact SUV that not only has some electric power but can also run on gas, a PHEV just might be your answer.

There are a few of these on the market, but if you want one of the best, you’ll want to consider the Toyota RAV4 Prime or the Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid. Take a look at how these compare.

The Battle of Power and Performance

The Toyota RAV4 Prime edges out the Kia Sportage PHEV when it comes to horsepower. The RAV4 Prime uses a four-cylinder gas engine and three electric motors to generate 302 horsepower. It can zip from zero to 60 mph in a mere 5.9 seconds, and it comes standard with all-wheel drive. The Sportage PHEV’s hybrid setup generates 261 horsepower and works with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Now, some of the appeal of a PHEV is the all-electric driving. The Toyota RAV4 Prime can go up to 42 miles on pure electric power before the gas engine needs to kick in. The Sportage PHEV also has impressive range, but its 34 miles falls just short of the Toyota.

Cabin Comfort is Key

Both the RAV4 Prime and the Sportage PHEV have room for up to five people, and both provide a comfortable place for all five people to sit. The RAV4 Prime comes standard with heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control.

It only takes a little bump up to the XSE with the Weather Package to get heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. The Sportage PHEV also comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, and a step up from the base LX to the EX gets you synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver seat.

Whether you choose the Toyota or the Kia, if you want some extra cabin features, they are available. Stay cool when you want with optional ventilated front seats and let the sun in on a nice day with the available panoramic sunroof.

All the Tech Features You Can Imagine

We all want our technology to be right at our fingertips no matter where we are, and you’ll have it in both the Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Sportage PHEV. 8-inch touchscreens come in both base trims, and these work with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to bring your phone screen right to your touchscreen. The RAV4 Prime also has a Wi-Fi hotspot, five USB ports, and satellite radio.

If you like the idea of a larger touchscreen, you can get a 12.3-inch display in the Sportage EX and a 10.5-inch touchscreen along with a 12.3-inch digital driver display in the Toyota RAV4 Prime. Want to ditch the charging cords? Wireless charging makes it easy to keep your phone at a full charge without having wires getting in your way.

Both of these compact SUV have a plug-in hybrid system that will help you avoid the gas station for longer, and they have the tech and comfort features to make any drive better.