2025 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 35 - 36 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 34 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 243 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 194.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Convenience
With the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sorento, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Dimensions
The Kia Sorento is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
The Kia Sorento is slightly shorter than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Sorento will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
The Kia Sorento has less seating than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sorento has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.