Kia Sportage vs Sorento

The Kia Sportage boasts:

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine: This engine puts out 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. The front-wheel drive model maintains an EPA-estimated 25 city/32 highway MPG.¹
• 1.6L hybrid engine: This hybrid powertrain couples the engine with a 44kW electric motor and offers 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It provides an EPA-estimated 42 city/44 highway MPG and over 500 miles of driving range.²

The Kia Sportage's maximum available towing capacity is 2,500 pounds, which is great for an ATV or a teardrop camper.

If you want even more power, then you should look into the Kia Sorento. Its two motors offer a bit more power than its cousin:

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine: This motor has 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque and an impressive EPA-estimated 24 city/29 highway MPG for the front-wheel drive option.¹
• 2.5L Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine: This powerhouse of a powertrain offers 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The front-wheel drive option maintains an EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway MPG.¹

The Kia Sorento has a maximum available towing capacity of 3,500 pounds when properly equipped, so you can bring along a lightweight camper for your weekends away.

As you can see, it's entirely up to you which level of power fits your life and family best.

The biggest difference you'll find between these Kia SUVs is that the Kia Sorento is a 3-row Kia SUV, while the Kia Sportage has two rows. Despite this, other than overall length, both Kia SUVs are comparable in exterior size.

When it comes to packing the family inside, you'll have seating for five in the Kia Sportage and seating for seven in the Sorento.

When it comes to packing away everything you need for the yearly camping trip, each model has plenty of cargo space—especially when you factor in the fold-down seating for long or awkwardly shaped cargo:

Clearly, both Kia SUVs have plenty of room for whatever you need. It's up to you to decide whether you'd like the extra row.

Since both roadsters are Kias, they share the same comprehensive safety and driver assist technology suite. The Kia Sorento and the Kia Sportage both come with standard safety features designed with you in mind:

Plus, both Kia SUVs are outfitted with a Rear View Monitor, so you can clearly see any oncoming traffic passing behind as you navigate out of a parking spot or your driveway.

They both also include Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert as standard. This helpful system monitors driving patterns for signs of driver distraction or fatigue. If the system detects you may be getting tired, it will provide an audible cue, so you’ll know it's time to take a break. This system was designed to help keep you safe and well-rested so you can drive with confidence.