2025 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Toyota Highlander.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander.
Dimensions
The Kia Sorento is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
The Kia Sorento is slightly shorter than the Toyota Highlander, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Sorento and the Toyota Highlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Kia Sorento has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sorento has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.