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2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2023 Kia Sorento Review

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2023 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $26,900 to $37,660
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2023 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $30,090 to $43,690
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 32 MPG 25 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 80.3 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 hp 191 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 189.0 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.5 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
The Hyundai Tucson offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sorento, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sorento.

Convenience
The Kia Sorento requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Tucson, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Tucson will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Tucson is a little narrower than the Kia Sorento, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. The Hyundai Tucson is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Tucson has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Tucson has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Tucson has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Tucson has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sorento.