2024 Audi Q3 vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

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2024 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 227 hp
Exterior Length 176.6 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the Audi Q3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Sorento Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q3.

Convenience
With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi Q3, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q3 is much slimmer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has the same turning radius as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q3 has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Utility
The Audi Q3 has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.