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2023 Kia Sorento vs. 2023 Toyota Venza Review

Picture of the 2023 Kia Sorento

2023 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $30,090 to $43,690
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Picture of the 2023 Toyota Venza

2023 Toyota
Venza

MSRP*: $34,620 to $42,765
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MPG - City 22 - 24 MPG 40 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 189.0 in 186.6 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Toyota Venza. The Kia Sorento will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Venza.

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 Venza, 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 Venza.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much wider than the Toyota Venza, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sorento takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Venza.

Performance
The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Venza.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Venza.

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