2025 Hyundai
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 19 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 26 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 86.4 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 196.7 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 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
The Hyundai Palisade offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sorento, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Hyundai Palisade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sorento.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Palisade 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). The Hyundai Palisade is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Palisade is much wider than the Kia Sorento, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Palisade, which is slightly longer than the Kia Sorento.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Palisade is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads.
The Hyundai Palisade has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Palisade doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sorento.
Utility
The Hyundai Palisade offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sorento, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Hyundai Palisade has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Sorento.