2026 Hyundai
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 24 - 25 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 33 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 80.3 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,750 lbs | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 182.7 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Hyundai Tucson than the Kia Sorento.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sorento.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Tucson as you will with the Kia Sorento, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Hyundai Tucson will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Tucson is a little narrower than the Kia Sorento, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
The Hyundai Tucson is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Tucson has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Tucson has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Tucson has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Hyundai Tucson has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sorento.