2024 BMW iX vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

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2024 BMW
iX

MSRP*: $87,100 to $111,500
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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MPG - City Info not available 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 77.9 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 516-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 532-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 516 - 532 hp 227 hp
Exterior Length 195.0 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 77.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 39.5 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the BMW iX than the Kia Sorento Hybrid. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW iX and the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

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 BMW iX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW iX is much wider than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the BMW iX, which is slightly longer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The BMW iX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW iX greatly out-muscles the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

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

Utility
The BMW iX has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW iX as you will in the Kia Sorento Hybrid.