2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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MPG - City Info not available 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 27 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 168 - 320 hp 191 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 2,000 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.5 in 189.0 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, 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 IONIQ 5 and the Kia Sorento.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento.

Dimensions
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is about the same width as the Kia Sorento. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 IONIQ 5 for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento.

Powertrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento.