2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Review

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2025 Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,115 to $40,945
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2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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MPG - City 37 - 38 MPG 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 - 38 MPG 27 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 80.0 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 191 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 - 184.1 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 38.7 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid than the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 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 Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sorento.

Utility
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sorento.