Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Santa Fe
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced2003-2009 |
MSRP$34,200 | MSRP$31,990 |
Listings1543 | Listings1377 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryLarger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.6 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4343 lbs | Curb Weight3814 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height66.7 in |
Length190.2 in | Length189.6 in |
Width74.8 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1191 lbs | Maximum Payload1587 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 2003-2009 |
MSRP | $34,200 | $31,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Larger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.6 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4343 lbs | 3814 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1191 lbs | 1587 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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