Now that the dust has settled on the all-new Kia Sorento model and its first-ever hybrid offshoot, it’s time we take a look at how the Kia Sorento Hybrid model compares to other hybrids in its class. From our choice of hybrid SUVs on the market, we’ve chosen the Honda CR-V Hybrid for today’s comparison, which is another relatively new entry to the field that also exists as a variant of a standard gasoline-only powered compact SUV model. From the Auffenberg Kia team of Cape Girardeau, it’s the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid!
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid | vs | 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid |
1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4 | Baseline Engine | 2L Inline 4 |
227 hp / 258 lb-ft | Horsepower / Torque | 212 hp / 232 lb-ft |
75.5 ft3 | Maximum Cargo Capacity | 68.7 ft3 |
6 | Maximum Seating Capacity | 5 |
With more power from its hybrid powertrain, more cargo capacity, and additional seating space, we think it’s clear that the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid has the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid beat in several important categories. As for its feature inclusions, the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid model offers its audience the following: