2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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MPG - City 34 - 36 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 227 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 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 Hybrid than in the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The Kia Sorento Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Kia Sorento Hybrid is about the same width as the Land Rover Discovery Sport. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Handling
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Sorento Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Utility
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making the Land Rover Discovery Sport the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.