Ford Bronco Sport vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$45
- Bronco Sport: 1 mpg better, 200 lb more towing.
- Sorento: 11 hp more, 10.3 cu ft more cargo.
- Bronco Sport wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Bronco Sport | Sorento | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,840 | $33,885 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 191 hp | Sorento |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft to 200 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | Bronco Sport |
| Cargo, max | 65.2 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | Sorento |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.5 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | Bronco Sport |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in | 41.7 in | Sorento |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | Bronco Sport |
| Length | 173.1 in | 189.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,458 lb | 3,814 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,200 lb | 2,000 lb | Bronco Sport |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Sorento |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 6.9 in | Bronco Sport |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4 s estimate | 8.4 s estimate | Bronco Sport |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Sorento |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845 | Sorento LX FWD $32,390 | $545 |
| Sorento LX FWD $32,390 | Bronco Sport Big Bend 4WD $31,845 | $545 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Bronco Sport | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,840 | $33,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $42,373 | $42,747 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Sorento wins.
Bronco Sport wins if Space weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Bronco Sport | 4% |
| Power | Sorento | 6% |
| Space | Sorento | 14% |
| Towing | Bronco Sport | 9% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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