Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sorento (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,835
- Tucson: $2,835 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Sorento: 4 hp more, 2 more seats.
- Tucson wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Tucson | Sorento | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,050 | $33,885 | Tucson |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 191 hp | Sorento |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | Tucson |
| Cargo, max | 80.3 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | Tucson |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.3 in | 189.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,814 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,700 lb to 2,750 lb | 2,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Sorento |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 6.9 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 8.4 s estimate | Tucson |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | Sorento LX FWD $32,390 | $2,690 |
| Sorento LX FWD $32,390 | Tucson SEL AWD $32,550 | $160 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Tucson | Sorento | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,300 | $38,890 | Tucson |
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 227 hp | Tucson |
| MPG combined | 38 mpg | 37 mpg | Tucson |
| Cargo, max | 80.0 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 38.7 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | Tucson |
| Rear legroom | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | Tucson |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 1,654 lb | Tucson |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Sorento |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 6.9 in | Tucson |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Tucson wins 8 of 11 measures.
Cost to run
Tucson costs $3,468 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Tucson | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,050 | $33,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,279 | $42,747 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Tucson wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Tucson | 8% |
| MPG | Tucson | 7% |
| Power | Sorento | 2% |
| Space | Tucson | 6% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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