2023 Kia
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2024 Kia
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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 | 63.7 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 1,654 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 174.0 in | 189.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 36.9 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the Kia Niro EV, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Niro EV 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). Whether you pick the Kia Niro EV or the Kia Sorento Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro EV 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 Kia Niro EV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Handling
The Kia Niro EV has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Niro EV will do just as well as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Kia Niro EV has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro EV has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Niro EV has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Niro EV has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.