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

Suv one:

Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

43,355

Updated:

06 Feb 2020

42,590

Updated:

07 Dec 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

17.70gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ruby Flare Pearl

#740000

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#4E4E4E

Blueprint

#323C71

MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC

#24231E

Color:

Aruba Stone

#8C9485

Crystal Beige

#C7B7A2

Glacial White Pearl

#E0DEE4

Sparkling Silver

#E3E4E8

Ebony Black

#343434

Everlasting Silver

#7C7C78

Gravity Gray

#61656A

Sapphire blue

#4F5866

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

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

The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover finds a new look but the same mission: it’s the smaller hauler compared to the Telluride.

PROS
Better style
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior
Telluride’s looks

CONS
What’s with the door tooth?
Is the second row more comfortable?
Not appreciably bigger

By:

thecarconnection.com

The all-new Sorento is expected to make its debut at the Geneva auto show in March. Disguised and undisguised spy photos and several official images of the Kia have given us a pretty good idea of what to expect from the redesigned mid-size crossover. Its boxier proportions and bolder styling mark a stark departure from the curvier and softer appearance of the current Sorento. The Korean automaker has also said that the next-gen model will ride on an all-new platform that helps make it bigger inside and out. It will also feature a hybrid powertrain as well as an eventual plug-in variant.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

28.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

2.50L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

311ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 600rpm

281hp

at 5 800rpm

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:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

197.40in

189.00in

Width:

76.00in

74.80in

Height:

68.10in

70.30in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

8.20in

Front Track:

64.50in

Rear Track:

64.80in

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:

41.00in

41.70in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

55.60in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

59.10in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

55.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

58.10in

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:

16.90degrees

18.40degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.10degrees

23.30degrees

Curb Weight:

4400.00lbs

4120.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

4.2-inch Trip Computer Display

odometer

Estimated range of remaining fuel

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Power Door Locks

Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

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

Leather seats

8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver's Seat

2-Way Power Lumbar Support Driver's Seat

8-Way Power-Adjustable Passenger Seat

Heated Front Seats

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

2nd-Row Captain's Chairs

50/50 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats

One-Touch Sliding & Folding 2nd-Row Seats

Reclining 3rd-Row Seats w/ 50/50 Split-Folding

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

MacPherson Struts

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Independent, Multi-link

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Stabilizer Bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Rear Air Conditioning Vents

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

10.25-inch Touch-Screen

Navigation

Wireless connectivity included with 8.0-inch Touch-Screen.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, Hands-Free Phone and Audio Streaming

6 Speaker AM/FM/HD Radio Audio System

USB Data Port, Front Console

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

12-Volt Power Outlet, Front Console

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

1 Subwoofer(S)

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 Front Disc

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Solid 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:

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

Hill Start Assist

Descent Assist System

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

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

Parking Distance Warning (PDW), Reverse

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

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

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

LED Headlamp

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liners

Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats

Protection Package

X-Line SX Prestige Rust Color Package

Exterior Options:

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

Cross Bars X-Line

Mud Guards

Illuminated Scuff Plates

Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Protector

Side Step Bars

Transverse Panels, Illuminated

Tow Hitch PnP

Interior Options:

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

Interior Lighting Kit

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Cover

Cargo Net

EC Mirror W/HomeLink

Rear Seat Entertainment

Cargo Tray, Folding

Cargo Mat, Carpeted W/Seatback Protection

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Cockpit Red, leather

#802A2A

Black Mixed Media, leatherette

#24231E

Color:

Black, leather

#212121

Rust, leather

#B17B52

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Kia Sorento SX 2021

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

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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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