2023 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid | NewCars.com

2023 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2023 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $44,195 to $57,095
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Picture of the 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

2023 Kia
Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $49,990
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 261 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 189.4 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 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 Plug-In Hybrid than in the Cadillac XT5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT5, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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). Whether you pick the Cadillac XT5 or the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Cadillac XT5 is about the same width as the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Cadillac XT5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac XT5 has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The Cadillac XT5 has less seating than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT5 has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.