Kia Sorento vs Kia Sportage (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,600
- Sorento: 4 hp more, 1.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Sportage: $3,600 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Sportage wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Sorento | Sportage | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,885 | $30,285 | Sportage |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 187 hp | Sorento |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 28 mpg | Sportage |
| Cargo, max | 75.5 cu ft | 74.1 cu ft | Sorento |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | Sportage |
| Rear legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 189.0 in | 183.5 in to 184.3 in | N/A |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lb | 3,618 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 1,653 lb to 2,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | Sorento |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4 s estimate | 8.1 s estimate | Sportage |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sorento LX FWD $32,390 | Sportage EX AWD $32,390 | $0 |
| Sportage LX FWD $28,790 | Sorento LX FWD $32,390 | $3,600 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Sorento | Sportage | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,385 | $31,985 | Sportage |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 227 hp | About the same |
| MPG combined | 37 mpg | 42 mpg | Sportage |
| Cargo, max | 75.5 cu ft | 73.7 cu ft | Sorento |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.6 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | Sportage |
| Rear legroom | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | Sportage |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | Sorento |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.1 in | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Sportage wins 4 of 10 measures.
Cost to run
Sportage costs $4,233 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Sorento | Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,885 | $30,285 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $42,747 | $38,514 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Sportage wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sportage | 11% |
| MPG | Sportage | 7% |
| Power | Sorento | 2% |
| Space | Sorento | 2% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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