Kia Sorento Hybrid vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced2006-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$40,620 | MSRP$33,590 |
Listings3170 | Listings4692 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
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 | |
Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity6 |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City36 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.6 kWh |
MPG City36 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity6 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4330 lbs | Curb Weight3979 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height66.7 in |
Length194.9 in | Length189.4 in |
Width76.0 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase110.6 in |
Maximum Payload1495 lbs | Maximum Payload1598 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2006-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $40,620 | $33,590 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | 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 | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 6 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | 1.6 kWh |
MPG City | 36 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.6L 227 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | 1.6 kWh |
MPG City | 36 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 6 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4330 lbs | 3979 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 189.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | 1598 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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