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2019 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2019 Kia Sorento

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON and 2019 Kia Sorento contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON and the 2019 Kia Sorento.

When we compare the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2019 Kia Sorento's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2019 Kia Sorento has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2019 Kia Sorento's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Sorento is a better car than the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON.

Pricing: A used 2019 Hyundai TUCSON ranges from $13,998 to $23,086 while a used 2019 Kia Sorento is priced between $13,800 to $25,485.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON loses 39.5 percent of its value and the 2019 Kia Sorento loses 47.6 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON retains 8.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Kia Sorento.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.1 out of 10 while the Kia Sorento's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai TUCSON being ranked 33 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Kia Sorento being ranked 23 out of 67.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 7.5 out of 10. For the Kia Sorento the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Kia Sorento a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai TUCSON.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON’s base engine makes 164 horsepower, and the 2019 Kia Sorento base engine makes 185 horsepower. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 492 miles. The Sorento is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles.This gives the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Kia Sorento the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Kia Sorento, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2019 Hyundai TUCSON, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Hyundai TUCSON has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Kia Sorento, with an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.49 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,516

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,350 - $26,345

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$26,290

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$30,316

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$23,245 - $35,310

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,442

Price Range:

$13,998 - $23,086

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,157

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$16,854 - $25,234

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

770

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

73,645

# Good or Great Deals:

215

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,881

Price Range:

$13,800 - $25,485

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$24,868

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$16,878 - $34,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

821

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

85,370

# Good or Great Deals:

298

Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10

Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Hyundai TUCSON

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

5.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

4.9 - 8.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

16.8%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Kia Sorento

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.6 - 8.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 21

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1 - 33.1

Hyundai TUCSON Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

6 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

6 / 6

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

7 / 13

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

9 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

11 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

12 / 14

Best Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

14 / 20

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

18 / 59

Best Off-road Small SUVs

19 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

37 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Kia Sorento Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

1 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 6

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

4 / 10

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $25k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 7

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 21

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

12 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

17 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

18 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

19 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

21 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

21 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

21 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 39

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

22 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

23 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

23 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

23 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 39

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

27 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

28 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

29 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

33 / 59

Safest Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

58 / 67

Summary Review

The Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger SUV with an upscale cabin and plenty of room for cargo and people. The current Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year, with new models costing an average of $29,524 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,667.

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Summary Review

Kia’s Sorento is a two- or three-row crossover SUV on sale since 2015 in its outgoing generation. It is built in West Point, Georgia. All-new for 2021, shoppers in the midsize SUV segment should give the Sorento a fresh look.

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Pros and Cons

  • High quality cabin materials
  • Plenty of standard safety equipment
  • Comfortable ride

  • Tricky capacitive infotainment controls
  • No volume knob
  • No wireless Apple CarPlay with large screen

Pros and Cons

  • Available in past years with two or three rows of seats
  • High safety scores

  • 2020 and older models showing their age
  • Smaller than many midsize vehicles in this segment
  • Past models had low reliability scores

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2019 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels

Limited, Night, SE, SEL, Sport, Ultimate, Value

2019 Kia Sorento Trim Levels

EX Sport, EX V6, L, LX, LX V6, S V6, SX Limited V6, SX V6

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.68 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.49 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

164 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 30 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

377 / 492 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

414 / 545 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

31 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

61.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

133.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58 inches

Cargo Space:

11.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

73 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

165.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3309 lbs

Width:

72.8 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

176.4 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3810 lbs

Width:

74.4 inches

Height:

66.3 inches

Length:

189 inches

Wheelbase:

109.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Aqua Blue / Dusk Blue

Brown

Sage Brown

Gray

Coliseum Gray

Red

Gemstone Red

Silver

Molten Silver

White

Dazzling White / White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black

Blue

Not available

Brown

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Everlasting Silver / Sparkling Silver / Titanium Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Satin Black

Gray

Not available

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