2021 Kia Sportage vs. Kia Sorento

The 2021 Kia Sportage and 2021 Kia Sorento are both extremely capable SUVs that stand out against their competitors in each of their segments. However, we understand you might want to stack them up against each other to see which one fits your needs the best. While there are many differences in the compact Kia Sportage and midsize Kia Sorento, there are also some similarities and we’ve done the research to help you compare them in depth! Today at Cornerstone Kia, we take a closer look and compare the Kia Sorento vs. Kia Sportage. Learn more before visiting us to find out about the Cornerstone Commitment for yourself!

Kia Sportage vs. Sorento: Dimensions

The Kia Sportage is technically a compact SUV and the Kia Sorento is a midsize SUV. Since they belong to different segments, their dimensions are quite different as well. Let’s take a closer look at the Sportage and Sorento dimensions:

2021 Kia Sportage Interior Dimensions

• Two rows of seating

• 5-passenger capacity

• Passenger Volume – 129.3 cubic feet
• Max Cargo Volume – 60.1 cubic feet
• Front Legroom – 41.5 inches
• Row 2 Legroom – 38.2 inches

2021 Kia Sorento Interior Dimensions

• Three rows of seating

• 7-passenger capacity

• Passenger Volume – 121.3 cubic feet
• Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd) – 41.4 in. / 41.7 in. / 29.6 in.
• Cargo volume behind 3rd row – 12.6 cubic feet
• Cargo volume behind 2nd row – 45 cubic feet
• Cargo volume behind 1st row – 75.5 cubic feet

The Bottom Line: If you are regularly hauling more than 5 passengers and need a larger cargo area, the Kia Sorento might be a good fit for you. However, if you don’t necessarily need the extra passenger capacity and room, take a closer look at the Kia Sportage.

Kia Sportage vs. Sorento: Engines & Specs

Both Kia SUVs come standard with a fuel-efficient inline 4-cylinder engine. Let’s compare the Sorento and Sportage in terms of specs:

Kia Sportage Base Engine Performance

• 2.4-Liter Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
• 181 hp / 175 lb-ft of torque
• 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway
• Pair with FWD or AWD

Kia Sorento Base Engine Performance

• 2.5-Liter Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
• 191 hp / 182 lb-ft of torque
• 24 mpg city, 29 mpg highway
• Pair with FWD or AWD

Kia Sportage vs. Sorento: Upgraded Engines

Overall, the Sorento offers more power; if you want something with a little more grunt, you will want the upgraded engine in the Sorento. If power isn’t a concern and you want something more fuel efficient for your long highway drives, the base engine in the Sportage offers the best highway fuel economy. If you want something that has a good mix of everything, we recommend the turbocharged Inline-4 that you’ll find in the upgraded Sportage.

Kia Sportage Upgraded Engine Performance

• 2.0-Liter Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
• 240 hp / 260 lb-ft of torque
• 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway
• Pair with FWD or AWD
• Max towing capacity of 2,000 pounds

Kia Sorento Upgraded Engine Performance

• 2.5-Liter Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
• 281 hp / 311 lb-ft of torque
• 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway
• Pair with FWD or AWD
• Max towing capacity of 3,400 pounds

Kia Sportage vs. Sorento Driver Assistance Technology

Don’t want to pay for upgrades? The Driver Assistance Technology in the Kia Sportage might be enough for you. If you opt for Sorento, you can access more advanced features on higher trim levels:

• In both the Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento, base trims feature Forward Collision Warning with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, and even a Driver Attention Monitor.
• The 2021 Kia Sportage offers Blind Spot Collision Warning as standard on the base trim. Blind Spot Collision Warning is not available on the base trim of the 2021 Kia Sorento. However, if you upgrade to the next trim level up in the Kia Sorento, you are offered more advanced driver assistance features such as Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

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Now that you understand the differences between the Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage, check out our new Sportage inventory or our new Sorento inventory today! Your dream Kia SUV is ready for you on our lot, so don’t wait to check out our featured new vehicle specials.