Kia Optima Hybrid vs Kia Sorento Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced2011-2020 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$29,310 | MSRP$33,590 |
Listings20 | Listings55 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBeing fuel-efficient and stylish are just two of the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid’s positive attributes. The fresh three-row offering from Kia has something its three-row Telluride doesn’t: a hybrid option. The Sorento Hybrid is more capable than before, but some design decisions have left us questioning if it’s better to just go with the tried and true Toyota Highlander Hybrid instead. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity1.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City40 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City40 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.4 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3496 lbs | Curb Weight3979 lbs |
Height57.5 in | Height66.7 in |
Length191.1 in | Length189.4 in |
Width73.2 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase110.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1598 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2011-2020 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $29,310 | $33,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Being fuel-efficient and stylish are just two of the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid’s positive attributes. The fresh three-row offering from Kia has something its three-row Telluride doesn’t: a hybrid option. The Sorento Hybrid is more capable than before, but some design decisions have left us questioning if it’s better to just go with the tried and true Toyota Highlander Hybrid instead. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.8 kWh | 1.6 kWh |
MPG City | 40 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 45 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.8 kWh | 1.6 kWh |
MPG City | 40 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 45 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.4 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3496 lbs | 3979 lbs |
Height | 57.5 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 189.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1598 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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