2025 Buick Envista vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Envista

2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,800 to $28,600
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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MPG - City 28 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 227 hp
Exterior Length 182.6 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the Buick Envista, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Envista and the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Buick Envista, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Buick Envista is a better financial choice over the Kia Sorento Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Envista is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Buick Envista is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Buick Envista has the same turning radius as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envista does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Utility
The Buick Envista has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.