2024 Kia EV6 vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia EV6

2024 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $42,600 to $61,600
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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 50.2 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 167-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-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 167 - 576 hp 191 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 2,000 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 189.0 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 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 Kia EV6, 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 Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento.

Dimensions
The Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 for pulling heavy loads. The Kia EV6 has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia EV6 has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia EV6 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento.