2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 189.0 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Kia Sorento offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Kia Sorento Hybrid. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sorento, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Kia Sorento is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Kia Sorento is about the same width as the Kia Sorento Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sorento takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Performance
The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Kia Sorento transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sorento and the Kia Sorento Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Sorento as you will in the Kia Sorento Hybrid.