2024 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe

2024 Chevrolet
Tahoe

MSRP*: $56,200 to $79,900
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 20 MPG 27 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 122.9 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 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 Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 191 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity 8,100 - 8,400 lbs 2,000 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 210.7 in 189.0 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 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 Chevrolet Tahoe offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sorento, with comparable head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Tahoe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sorento.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sorento, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Sorento.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Tahoe is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Tahoe has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Chevrolet Tahoe transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Sorento.

Utility
The Chevrolet Tahoe offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sorento, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Chevrolet Tahoe, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Sorento.