2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs. 2024 Toyota Venza Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Venza

2024 Toyota
Venza

MSRP*: $35,070 to $43,215
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MPG - City 34 - 36 MPG 40 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 227 hp 219 hp
Exterior Length 189.6 in 186.6 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the Toyota Venza. The Kia Sorento Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Venza.

Convenience
The Kia Sorento Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Venza, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Hybrid is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Venza.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento Hybrid is much wider than the Toyota Venza, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sorento Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Venza.

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

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento Hybrid does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Venza.

Utility
The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota Venza, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Toyota Venza.