2025 Hyundai
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 24 - 29 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 - 35 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 147 - 190 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.3 - 172.6 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Hyundai Kona, 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 Hyundai Kona and the Kia Sorento.
Convenience
The Kia Sorento requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Kia Sorento, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Hyundai Kona has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.