2023 Hyundai
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2024 Kia
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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 | 45.8 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 4,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 165.6 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 33.4 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.0 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Hyundai Kona EV, 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 EV 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Kona EV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona EV 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 EV, 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 EV has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona EV has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Kona EV has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Hyundai Kona EV has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento.