Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander

You’ve witnessed the 2021 Kia Sorento and the Toyota Highlander driving near Coatesville, Downingtown, and Gap, Pennsylvania, but the focus was never so acute until you decided you wanted one of them. Now you need to know the details of each, and Jim Sipala’s Kia of Coatesville designed this comparison to help you out. Drivers throughout Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Reading, Pennsylvania; and Newark, Delaware, can learn about their differences in the following comparison.

Kia vs Toyota: Dimensions

Both the Kia Sorento and Toyota Highlander each offer five trims, which contain the following dimensions. We will start by comparing the legroom and headroom in each.

 

Dimensions	Front Legroom	Front Headroom
Kia Sorento   (with or without added sunroof)	44.1 inches	39.5 inches
Toyota Highlander	42 inches	41.2 inches
Toyota Highlander   (with added moonroof)	42 inches	38.4 inches

Whether you add a sunroof to your Kia Sorento or not, your dimensions do not change. With the Toyota Highlander, your added moonroof does subtract some space.

Within the cabin of your Kia SUV, you get 154.2 cubic feet of passenger volume. In the Highlander, you start off with 141.3 cubic feet of passenger volume, but if you install a moonroof, the measurements shrink to 136.1 cubic feet of passenger volume.

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander: Seating

Your ride may be more than just that—it may be your home away from home, so you want it to be comfortable. Take advantage of the totally customizable and available 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar support in the Kia Sorento. If you’re considering the Toyota Highlander, outfit your ride with the available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat including power lumbar support.

Kia vs Toyota: Convenience

Some key differences appear when you examine the Kia car and Toyota side by side. In the Kia Sorento, configure your cargo space in two distinct ways to maximize your storage. Use either the 40/20/40 split-folding second-row seats or 50/50 split-folding third-row seats for extra space. The Highlander only gives you 60/40 split, fold-flat seats.

While both provide an electronic liftgate, there’s one minor detail you may not realize. The Smart Power Liftgate™ in the Kia Sorento truly is hands-free because it senses your Smart Key, whether in your pocket or purse, and the gate opens seamlessly.

With the Toyota liftgate, Smart Key or not, you must connect with the underside of the bumper. This means even when you feel bogged down with packages, you need to brush your foot underneath it, putting yourself off balance.

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander: Performance

Choose between two engines in the Kia Sorento, which offer different hauling amounts, according to your preferences.

• 2.4L I-4 engine tows up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped.
• 3.3L V6 engine tows up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

In the Toyota, a standard 3.5L V6 engine appears under the hood. It will tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

To take on the curving Delaware Valley roads, the 109.4-inch wheelbase in the Kia Sorento gives you more agility when maneuvering twisting roads. The Toyota is larger with a 112.2-inch wheelbase.

You may find it easier to find a parking space for the Kia vehicle than the Highlander, too, because of its more compact frame. Here are the stats:

• Kia Sorento Length: 189 inches/Width: 74.4 inches/Height: 66.3 inches
• Toyota Highlander Length: 194.9 inches/Width: 76 inches/Height: 68.1 inchesKnow What You Want Between the 2021 Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander

Know What You Want Between the 2021 Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander

When you zero in on the 2021 Kia Sorento and Toyota Highlander, the differences may sharply appear. For driving through Coatesville, Downingtown, and Gap, PA, you may know which one you want. If not, schedule a test drive at Kia of Coatesville, conveniently located near Lancaster, PA; Reading, PA; and Newark, DE.