Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Kia Sorento SX PHEV 2022

Suv one: 
Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make: 
Toyota
Kia
Model: 
Highlander
Sorento
Average Price: 
$
41,820
Updated: 
03 Feb 2023
$
44,990
Updated: 
19 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
7
6
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
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: 
Silky Silver
#D7D7D7
Aurora Black Pearl
#141414
Runway Red
#F21A27
Gravity Blue
#273A5B
Snow White Pearl
#FFFFFF
Steel Gray
#ADB0B3
Platinum Graphite
#61656A

Electric

Full Charge Time: 
3.4 hr. EPA Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)

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

All-new plug-in hybrid model

Pros
Impressive number of standard and optional features
Lots of second- and third-row legroom for the class
Sharp-looking and easy-to-use infotainment system

Cons
Not as compact as the last-generation Sorento

By: 
edmunds.com

A plug-in-hybrid model joins the Sorento lineup for the 2022 model year. Its powertrain combines a turbocharged four-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission with an electric motor for a total system output of 261 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard, and Kia claims the plug-in Sorento has a combined fuel-economy rating of 79 MPGe and an electric-only range of 32 miles. While we don't know how much the PHEV variant will cost, we know it'll be offered in two top-tier trims: SX and SX-P.

Pros
Looks classy and rugged inside and out,
lots of powertrain options,
pleasant to drive,
and comfy to ride in.

Cons
Adults should avoid the third row,
bigger touchscreen skips wireless smartphone mirroring,
cargo space can be compromised.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
35.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
33.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
1.60L
Torque: 
310ft-lbs
at 1 700rpm
258ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
265hp
at 6 000rpm
261hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
37.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Keyless ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Rear Parking Sensors
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.90in
189.40in
Width: 
76.00in
74.80in
Height: 
68.10in
66.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
6.90in
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
40.30in
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
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
12.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.10degrees
16.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.00degrees
21.30degrees
Curb Weight: 
4199.00lbs
4537.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
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
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual folding bench third row seats
Folding Rear Seatback
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Three zone climate control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
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
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
19 X 7.5 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
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
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors

Options

Packages: 
Panoramic Sunroof Package
Exterior Options: 
Mud Guards
Cross Bars
Bumper Applique Texture
Tow Hitch
Wheel Locks
Illuminated Scuff Plates
Side Step Bars
Interior Options: 
Interior Lighting Kit
EC Mirror W/HomeLink
Cargo Tray, Folding
Cargo Mat, Carpeted W/Seatback Protection
Cargo Net, Hybrid
Cargo Cover
Carpeted Floor Mats
Cargo Net
Rear Seat Entertainment

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray , leatherette
#A19F9D
Black, leatherette
#262627
Suv two: 
Kia Sorento SX PHEV 2022
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