2025 Hyundai Venue vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Venue

2025 Hyundai
Venue

MSRP*: $20,200 to $23,450
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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 29 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 31.9 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 121-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 121 hp 227 hp
Exterior Length 159.1 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 69.7 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 34.3 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the Hyundai Venue, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Sorento Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Venue.

Convenience
With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Venue, 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 Hyundai Venue is a better financial choice over the Kia Sorento Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Venue is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Venue, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The Hyundai Venue has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

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

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