Kia Sorento vs. Kia Sportage: Choosing the Right SUV

If you’re on the hunt for a new SUV, Kia has several excellent options for you to consider. But how do you choose between the Kia Sorento and the Kia Sportage? Both SUVs have similar engines, but the Sorento offers more seating, cargo space, and amenities. You can test drive both at your dealer in Temple Hills, MD.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The Sorento is the best option for large families or those regularly transporting a crowd. With three rows of seating and space for up to seven passengers, the Sorento offers plenty of capacity. A 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine that offers 191 horsepower comes standard on the Sorento, although a more powerful engine capable of 281 horsepower is also available. When the rear seating is folded down, this vehicle offers 75.5 cubic feet of cargo space.

 Drivers who don’t need quite as much capacity often turn to the versatile Sportage, which offers two rows of seating and space for five passengers. The default powertrain on the Sportage is a 2.4L four-cylinder engine with 187 horsepower. The Sportage offers a maximum cargo volume of 60.1 cubic feet.

Amenities

Both SUVs offer amenities that make life easier when you’ve got your hands full and are traveling with multiple passengers. The Sorento, for example, offers remote keyless entry and a one-touch sliding and folding second-row seat. The infotainment setup on the Sorento features two screens mounted side-by-side. This vehicle has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth Wireless technology, and six USB charging ports.

 Amenities on the Sportage include:

• Available heated front seats.
• A rearview camera.
• Remote keyless entry.
• Darkened privacy glass for the rear and cargo areas.

An 8-inch infotainment display is standard, as are desirable amenities like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Fuel Efficiency

The Sportage offers slightly better fuel efficiency than the Sorento. The Sportage gets an EPA-estimated 25 miles per gallon on city streets and 32 miles per gallon on the highway, making for 28 miles per gallon combined. The Sorento gets 24 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway, making for 26 miles per gallon combined. That’s not a huge difference, but it’s worth noting.

The Sorento and the Sportage are terrific options, and the two SUVs have much in common. Scheduling a test drive of both vehicles may help you make your decision. When you’re ready to schedule those test drives, call us at DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills.

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