2025 Kia
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2025 Land Rover
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 296 - 626 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 180.5 - 211.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Land Rover Defender.
The Kia Sorento will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender.
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 is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much slimmer than the Land Rover Defender, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Sorento is slightly shorter than the Land Rover Defender, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento has a lot less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.
Powertrain
The Kia Sorento has much lower torque than the Land Rover Defender, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Land Rover Defender, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Kia Sorento has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Defender.