Kia Sorento vs. Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sorento and Kia Sorento Plug-In 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 Kia Sorento and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

When we compare the Kia Sorento's and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sorento has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Kia Sorento and Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sorento's and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sorento loses 52.3 percent of its value and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid loses 53 percent of its value. This means the Kia Sorento retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sorento’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid base engine makes 261 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Sorento and Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid are comparable in regards to interior volume, front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Sorento has an average safety rating of 4.51 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

33869 - 48765

Starting MSRP:

32190

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

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:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# 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:

Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.5 / 10

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.087

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento Plug-In 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

Kia Sorento Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

1 / 31

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

1 / 26

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

2 / 4

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

2 / 4

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 33

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 29

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

5 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

6 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 29

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

9 / 26

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

12 / 33

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs

15 / 31

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

16 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

18 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

18 / 31

Safest Midsize SUVs

18 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 66

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

19 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

19 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 66

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 33

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

21 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

22 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

22 / 33

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

22 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

23 / 66

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

24 / 33

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

25 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

25 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

27 / 54

Best Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

28 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

29 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

30 / 33

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

31 / 54

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

37 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

51 / 66

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Rankings

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 18

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

1 / 18

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 16

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

6 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

7 / 41

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

7 / 18

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 36

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

8 / 18

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 16

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

8 / 13

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

8 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

8 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

8 / 12

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 41

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 36

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

9 / 16

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

9 / 16

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

9 / 12

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 12

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 12

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 41

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

11 / 14

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 36

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

12 / 18

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 16

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

13 / 18

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 16

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

14 / 41

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

14 / 36

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

14 / 18

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

14 / 16

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

14 / 16

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

15 / 36

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

15 / 18

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

17 / 41

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 41

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

26 / 41

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

27 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

29 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

29 / 32

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

30 / 36

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

32 / 41

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

35 / 41

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Sorento Trim Levels

EX, LX, S, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX-Prestige

Kia Sorento Plug-In 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 / 60000 miles

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):

4.51 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 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:

261 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

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

0.056 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

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

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

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Standard

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

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

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:

N/A

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:

Standard

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:

41.7 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

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:

40.3 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:

3814 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189.6 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4652 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189.4 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 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Black

Gray

Gravity Gray

Silver

Everlasting Silver / Panthera Metal

White

Glacial White Pearl

Beige

Not available

Blue

Not available

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black

Gray

Interstellar Gray / Steel Gray

Silver

Silky Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Beige

Volcanic Sand

Blue

Mineral Blue

Green

Cityscape Green

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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