Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Kia Sorento EX Hybrid 2021

Suv one:

Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,820

Updated:

03 Feb 2023

36,590

Updated:

07 Dec 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2023

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

17.70gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Wind Chill Pearl

#FFFFFF

Midnight Black Metallic

#37383C

Celestial Silver Metallic

#AAA9AE

Cypress

#3E614C

Blueprint

#293B75

Ruby Flare Pearl

#A62739

Moon Dust

#6F7B89

Color:

Platinum Graphite

#61656A

Steel Gray

#ADB0B3

Snow White Pearl

#FFFFFF

Silky Silver

#D7D7D7

Aurora Black

#141414

Runway Red

#F21A27

Gravity Blue

#273A5B

Electric

Motors:

AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor

Top Speed:

124mph

Seconds from 0 to 60mph:

6.50s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By:

motortrend.com

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

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

39.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

29.00mpg

35.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

1.60L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

132ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

Horsepower:

265hp

at 6 000rpm

177hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

37.90Feet

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

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.90in

189.40in

Width:

76.00in

74.80in

Height:

68.10in

56.90in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

6.90in

Front Track:

64.80in

Rear Track:

65.10in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

110.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

40.30

Rear Head Room:

39.40

39.10

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

41.40in

Rear leg room:

38.70in

41.70in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

55.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

55.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

58.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

75.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

12.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.10degrees

16.80degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.00degrees

22.10degrees

Curb Weight:

4199.00lbs

3999.00lbs

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:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Power Door Locks

1 One-Touch Power Windows

Smart Power Tailgate

Outside Mirrors, Power-Adjustable and Heated

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Leatherette

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

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

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual folding bench third row seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts

One-Piece Folding Third Row Seats

Reclining Rear Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension

MacPherson strut

Rear Suspension:

Independent, Multi-link

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Three zone climate control

Rear Air Conditioning Vents

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8.0" infotainment display size

6 total speakers

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB connection

USB with external media control

3 months of provided satellite radio service

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

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

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated disc

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:

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear cross traffic alert

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

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

Options

Exterior Options:

Cross Bars

Mud Guards

Illuminated Scuff Plates

Wheel Locks

Side Step Bars

Transverse Panels, Illuminated

Tow Hitch

Bumper Applique Texture

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

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leatherette

#262627

Grey, leatherette

#A19F9D

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Kia Sorento EX Hybrid 2021

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Kia Sorento EX Hybrid 2021

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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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