Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,150
- Palisade: 96 hp more, 11.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Sorento: $7,150 cheaper, 5 mpg better.
- Palisade wins 10 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Palisade | Sorento | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,035 | $33,885 | Sorento |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 191 hp | Palisade |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | Palisade |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 26 mpg | Sorento |
| Cargo, max | 86.7 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | Palisade |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.1 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | Palisade |
| Rear legroom | 43.0 in | 41.7 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 41.4 in | Palisade |
| Length | 199.2 in | 189.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.0 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,420 lb | 3,814 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 2,000 lb | Palisade |
| Seats | 8 | 7 | Palisade |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 6.9 in | Palisade |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 8.4 s estimate | Palisade |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | Sorento Hybrid EX FWD $38,890 | $545 |
| Sorento LX FWD $32,390 | Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | $7,045 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Palisade | Sorento | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,760 | $40,385 | Sorento |
| Horsepower | 329 hp | 227 hp | Palisade |
| Cargo, max | 86.7 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | Palisade |
| Cargo, seats up | 46.3 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | Palisade |
| Rear legroom | 43.0 in | 40.7 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 41.4 in | Palisade |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | 1,654 lb | Palisade |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 6.9 in | Palisade |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | Palisade |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Palisade wins 8 of 11 measures.
Cost to run
Sorento costs $9,260 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Palisade | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,035 | $33,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,006 | $42,747 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Palisade wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sorento | 17% |
| MPG | Sorento | 19% |
| Power | Palisade | 33% |
| Space | Palisade | 13% |
| Towing | Palisade | 60% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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