Toyota Venza vs Kia Sorento
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2009 | Years produced2009-2016 |
MSRP$31,990 | MSRP$34,620 |
Listings1364 | Listings326 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Toyota Venza stands out from other midsize SUVs with its sharp styling and luxury-leaning interior. It's also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class, but it's held back by a small cargo capacity and merely adequate performance. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City40 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity0.93 kWh |
MPG City23 | MPG City40 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space28.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3814 lbs | Curb Weight3847 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height65.9 in |
Length189.6 in | Length186.6 in |
Width74.8 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload1587 lbs | Maximum Payload900 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2009 | 2009-2016 |
MSRP | $31,990 | $34,620 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | The 2023 Toyota Venza stands out from other midsize SUVs with its sharp styling and luxury-leaning interior. It's also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class, but it's held back by a small cargo capacity and merely adequate performance. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 40 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 219 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.93 kWh | |
MPG City | 23 | 40 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 28.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3814 lbs | 3847 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 65.9 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 186.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1587 lbs | 900 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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