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Hyundai TUCSON vs. Kia Sorento Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai TUCSON and Kia Sorento Hybrid 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 Hyundai TUCSON and the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

When comparing the Hyundai TUCSON's and the Kia Sorento Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Kia Sorento Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai TUCSON's and the Kia Sorento Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON is a better car than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai TUCSON loses 45.9 percent of its value and the Kia Sorento Hybrid loses 53 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai TUCSON retains 7.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai TUCSON’s base engine makes 187 horsepower, and the Kia Sorento Hybrid base engine makes 227 horsepower.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai TUCSON has higher safety ratings than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, with an average rating of 4.70 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.19 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

31771 - 43249

Starting MSRP:

29200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

29401

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24635 - 34995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

43137

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

36150 - 48550

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

33932

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31731 - 35755

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

46544

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

46544 - 46544

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

9.7 / 10

Kia Sorento Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

7.2 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.04

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Hyundai TUCSON Rankings

Best Family Small SUVs

1 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

1 / 9

Best Small SUVs for Teens

1 / 7

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

4 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

5 / 20

Best Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

6 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

7 / 18

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

8 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Towing

9 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

12 / 13

Best Small SUVs for the Money

13 / 18

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

14 / 20

Most Reliable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Small SUVs

16 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

19 / 56

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

20 / 56

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

27 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

35 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

44 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

53 / 67

Kia Sorento Hybrid Rankings

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

2 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

2 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

3 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 31

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

5 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 9

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 31

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

7 / 14

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

7 / 9

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 36

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

8 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

8 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

9 / 9

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

10 / 36

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

12 / 31

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

12 / 14

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

12 / 14

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 14

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

14 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

14 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

14 / 28

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

17 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 31

Safest Hybrid SUVs

21 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

22 / 36

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

22 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 36

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

25 / 36

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

27 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

33 / 36

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels

Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, XRT

Kia Sorento Hybrid Trim Levels

EX

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):

4.70 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.19 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

187 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.055 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

2750 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

227 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

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

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not yet available

Engine Configuration:

Not yet available

Number of Cylinders:

Not yet available

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

38.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

146.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

12.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3429 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

65.6 inches

Length:

182.7 inches

Wheelbase:

108.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4345 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189.6 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black Pearl

Blue

Atlantis Blue

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray Metallic

Green

Rockwood Green

Red

Ultimate Red Pearl

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Beige

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black

Blue

Mineral Blue

Gray

Interstellar Gray / Steel Gray

Green

Cityscape Green

Red

Not available

Silver

Silky Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Beige

Volcanic Sand

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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