Comparison - Kia Sorento Hybrid 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

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Kia Sorento EX Hybrid 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Also called:

Kluger

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

36,590

Updated:

07 Dec 2020

43,355

Updated:

06 Feb 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.70gals

17.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Platinum Graphite

#61656A

Steel Gray

#ADB0B3

Snow White Pearl

#FFFFFF

Silky Silver

#D7D7D7

Aurora Black

#141414

Runway Red

#F21A27

Gravity Blue

#273A5B

Color:

Ruby Flare Pearl

#740000

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#4E4E4E

Blueprint

#323C71

MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC

#24231E

Electric

Motors:

AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor

Top Speed:

124mph

Seconds from 0 to 60mph:

6.50s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover SUV strikes out in a new styling direction, and brings hybrid and plug-in models along for the adventure.

PROS
More expressive
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior
More square inches of touchscreen

CONS
What’s with the door tooth?
Third-row seat’s very, very small
More noise
More hard plastic in the cabin

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Sorento is all new for 2021, with a starting price that's $2450 higher than last year. Its boxier proportions and bolder styling mark a stark departure from the curvier and softer appearance of the outgoing Sorento. In addition to riding on an all-new platform that's bigger inside and out, the new Sorento adds a hybrid powertrain as well as an eventual plug-in variant.We like the EX trim level. It's pricier than the bottom two models, but it comes standard with the more powerful 281-hp turbo-four. It also has nicer amenities than the S trim below it that include leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, remote start, and snazzier styling such as 18-inch wheels and black exterior accents.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway.

Pros
Better style
New sporty XSE look
Still practical…
...and fuel efficient
Great standard safety

Cons
Infotainment is still a headache
Exterior is a little busy
Pricey top models
Small-ish third row

By:

thecarconnection.com

The sporty-looking XSE trim level joins the Highlander lineup for 2021. It punches up the looks with more aggressive exterior styling, unique 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, and a sportier calibration for the suspension. Elsewhere, LED projection headlamps are now a standard feature and all models receive additional driver-assistance features, including semi-automated emergency steering technology that's designed to help a driver avoid collisions.

Pros
Attractive design,
optional hybrid powertrain,
generous standard features.

Cons
Few driving thrills,
skimpy third-row room,
fussy interior styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Toyota Highlander comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.New sporty XSE trim debuts.

Pros
Comfortable, quiet ride
Easy to see out of
Good power and fuel economy from V6 engine

Cons
Third row is kids-only
Below-average cargo space behind the third-row seat

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

39.00mpg

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

35.00mpg

27.00mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.60L

3.50L

Torque:

132ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

Horsepower:

177hp

at 5 500rpm

295hp

at 6 600rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.90Feet

37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

189.40in

197.40in

Width:

74.80in

76.00in

Height:

56.90in

68.10in

Ground Clearance:

6.90in

8.00in

Front Track:

64.80in

Rear Track:

65.10in

Wheel Base:

110.80in

112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.30

39.60

Rear Head Room:

39.10

39.40

Front Leg Room:

41.40in

42.00in

Rear leg room:

41.70in

41.00in

Front Hip Room:

55.50in

57.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

Rear Hip Room:

55.00in

57.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.00in

58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

75.50cu.ft

84.30cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

12.60cu.ft

16.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.80degrees

16.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.10degrees

21.10degrees

Curb Weight:

3999.00lbs

4400.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Power Door Locks

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Smart Power Tailgate

Outside Mirrors, Power-Adjustable and Heated

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat

2-Way Power Lumbar Support Driver's Seat

4-Way Adjustable Passenger Seat

Heated Front Seats

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Rear Ventilation Ducts

One-Piece Folding Third Row Seats

Reclining Rear Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

MacPherson strut

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Independent, Multi-link

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Rear Air Conditioning Vents

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8.0-inch Touch-Screen

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

6 Speaker

USB Charging Outlet, Front Console (2),2nd Row (3),3rd Row (2)

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated disc

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated disc

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

Safe Exit Assist (SEA) with Power Rear Child-Safety Door Locks

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

Parking Distance Warning (PDW), Forward & Reverse

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) w/ Parallel Exit Assist

Rear View Monitor w/ Dynamic Parking Guidance

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist (FCA) w/ Cyclist Detection and Junction Turning

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Auto Delay Off Headlamps

LED Headlamp

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liners

Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats

Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Cross Bars

Mud Guards

Illuminated Scuff Plates

Wheel Locks

Side Step Bars

Transverse Panels, Illuminated

Tow Hitch

Bumper Applique Texture

Tow Hitch Receiver

Alloy Wheel Locks

Special Color

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Applique

Trailer Ball

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wiring Harness

Paint Protection Film (Front Bumper)

Ball Mount

Rear Bumper Protector

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Paint Protection Film

Interior Options:

Interior Lighting Kit

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Cover

EC Mirror W/HomeLink

Cargo Net

Rear Seat Entertainment

Cargo Mat, Carpeted W/Seatback Protection

Cargo Tray, Folding

All Weather Floor Liners

Carpet Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Red Leather Interior

Cargo Cover

Carpet Mat Package

JBL Audio W/Integrated Navigation

Cargo Liner

Universal Tablet Holder

Cargo Tote

Cargo Net - Envelope

Illuminated Door Sills

Carpet Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leatherette

#262627

Grey, leatherette

#A19F9D

Color:

Cockpit Red, leather

#802A2A

Black Mixed Media, leatherette

#24231E

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Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

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Comparison - Kia Sorento Hybrid 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

General

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

Also called:

Kluger

Electric

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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