Kia Sorento Hybrid vs Kia Telluride
Overview | |
Years produced2020-2025 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$36,390 | MSRP$33,590 |
Listings9460 | Listings4692 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryFamily-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. | |
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 | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity6 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity6 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4134 lbs | Curb Weight3979 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height66.7 in |
Length196.9 in | Length189.4 in |
Width78.3 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase110.6 in |
Maximum Payload1642 lbs | Maximum Payload1598 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2020-2025 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $36,390 | $33,590 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Family-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 6 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.6 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 6 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4134 lbs | 3979 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 189.4 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 110.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1642 lbs | 1598 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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