Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$13,480
- Sorento: $13,480 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Highlander: 74 hp more, 8.8 cu ft more cargo.
- Highlander wins 8 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Sorento | Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,885 | $47,365 | Sorento |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 265 hp | Highlander |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Highlander |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | Sorento |
| Cargo, max | 75.5 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | Highlander |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.6 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Highlander |
| Rear legroom | 41.7 in | 38.7 in | Sorento |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | Highlander |
| Length | 189.0 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lb | 4,376 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Highlander |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.0 in | Highlander |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4 s estimate | 6.6 s estimate | Highlander |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Sorento |
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 | Highlander XLE AWD $46,270 | $13,880 |
| Highlander XLE AWD $46,270 | Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD $46,790 | $520 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Sorento | Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,385 | $49,115 | Sorento |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 243 hp | Highlander |
| MPG combined | 37 mpg | 35 mpg | Sorento |
| Cargo, max | 75.5 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | Highlander |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.6 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Highlander |
| Rear legroom | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | Sorento |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | Highlander |
| Towing | 1,654 lb | 3,500 lb | Highlander |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.0 in | Highlander |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Highlander |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Sorento |
Highlander wins 7 of 12 measures.
Cost to run
Sorento costs $14,218 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Sorento | Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,885 | $47,365 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $42,747 | $56,965 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Highlander wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sorento | 28% |
| MPG | Sorento | 8% |
| Power | Highlander | 28% |
| Space | Highlander | 10% |
| Towing | Highlander | 60% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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