2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $42,410 to $47,670
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Picture of the 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2024 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $36,990 to $42,790
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MPG - City Info not available 36 - 39 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 33 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 261-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 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 261 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 1,654 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 189.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid than the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is about the same width as the Kia Sorento Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.