2025 Sorento vs 2025 Sportage

2025 Sorento vs 2025 Sportage

The Kia Sportage and the Kia Sorento are both mid-size SUVs that offer a lot of benefits. As you evaluate these two attractive vehicles, you will want to consider performance, size, interior features and technology. Both vehicles are available with competitive prices at our dealership and both have a lot of unique advantages. Here's a comparison to help you decide which SUV to get at Kia Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA.

A summary of key differences

The primary difference between the Kia Sportage and the Kia Sorento is size. The Sportage gives you two rows and seating for five while the Kia Sorento is a three-row SUV that's large enough for a family of up to seven. The larger Sorento has higher numbers in terms of horsepower, torque, and towing capacity. Because the Kia Sportage is smaller, it gives you better fuel economy than the Sorento as you drive around Cumming, GA.

A comparison of performance

Both the Kia Sportage and the Kia Sorento are equipped with a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine. The Sportage version gives you 187 horsepower while the Sorento engine is turbocharaged and comes in at 191 horsepower. The Sorento also has a little more torque: 181 pound-feet vs. 178 pound-feet in the Sportage. Towing is the biggest performance differentiator, with the Kia Sorento giving you a maximum towing capacity of 4500 pounds compared with 2500 pounds in the Kia Sportage.

As mentioned above, the Kia Sportage has better fuel efficiency with 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on Suwanee and Lawrenceville highways. But the Kia Sorento does surprisingly well for its size, with a rating of 23 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.

A comparison of sizes and specifications

The Kia Sportage is 183.5 inches long and 73.4 inches wide compared with the Kia Sorento that's 189.8 inches long and 74.8 inches wide. The Kia Sportage has up to 8.3 inches of ground clearance and the Kia Sorento is almost identical at 8.2 inches. The Kia Sportage gives Dacula and Sugar Hill buyers 39.6 inches of headroom in the first row and 39.4 inches in the second row vs. the Kia Sorento with 40.3 inches of headroom in the first row, 39.1 inches in the second row and 36.8 inches in the third row. The Kia Sportage has 74.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity compared with 75.5 cubic feet in the Kia Sorento.

A comparison of interiors

The Sorento has three rows with seating for either six or seven passengers, while the Kia Sportage offers two rows with seating for up to five. The Sorento has more available passenger space but the extra row means a reduction in cargo volume. The Kia Sportage has a minimum of 39.6 cubic feet compared with the Sorento that gives you a minimum of 12.6 cubic feet. But it's worth noting that the Sorento does provide Gainesville families with 75.5 cubic feet of storage if they fold the rear two rows down.

A comparison of features

Both the 2025 Kia Sportage and the Kia Sorento offer available dual-zone automatic climate control with rear AC vents to enhance overall comfort. Both SUVs also offer available heated and ventilated front seats. The Kia Sorento has a range of upholstery options starting with woven cloth seat trim and topping out with genuine leather. The Kia Sportage gives you practical, easy-to-clean SynTex upholstery on all but the the entry-level trim. The 2025 Kia Sportage has a standard 8-inch touchscreen and an available 12.3-inch display while the Kia Sorento provides a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen across all trim levels.

Come in for a test drive

We invite you to shop our new 2025 Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento models online and see them in person at Kia Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA.