2024 Hyundai
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 71.8 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 182.3 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.5 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and the Kia Sorento.
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 Plug-In Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sorento.
Utility
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.