2023 FIAT 500X vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2023 FIAT 500X

2023 FIAT
500X

MSRP*: $30,245 to $33,275
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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 24 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 39.8 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 177-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 177 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 167.2 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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 Hybrid than in the FIAT 500X, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the FIAT 500X, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the FIAT 500X, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Clearly, the FIAT 500X is a better financial choice over the Kia Sorento Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The FIAT 500X has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the FIAT 500X has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the FIAT 500X doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Utility
The FIAT 500X has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.