2025 Honda
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 18 - 19 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 23 - 27 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 199.9 - 200.2 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.5 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Honda Pilot than the Kia Sorento.
The Kia Sorento offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Kia Sorento, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). The Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento.
Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Kia Sorento, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Honda Pilot, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Sorento.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Honda Pilot will do just as well as the Kia Sorento, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda Pilot and the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Pilot doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sorento.
Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sorento, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Honda Pilot has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sorento.