2024 BMW X1 vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

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2024 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,900
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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 23 - 25 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-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 241 - 312 hp 227 hp
Exterior Length 177.2 - 177.4 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 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 BMW X1, 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 BMW X1 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 BMW X1, 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). Whether you pick the BMW X1 or the Kia Sorento Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 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 BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The BMW X1 has the same turning radius as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X1 has a little more horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the BMW X1 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.