Kia Sorento vs. Toyota RAV4
$32,390
$31,900
Highlights
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$32,390
|
$31,900
|
| Towing Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
47 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
191 hp
|
226 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
7
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
191 @ 6100
|
226 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
181 @ 4000
|
172
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
47 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/65HR17
|
P235/65HR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/65HR17
|
P235/65HR17
|
Suspension
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
7
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
99 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
189 in
|
181 in
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
106 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
55 in
|
50 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
42 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
13 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
39 ft³
|
38 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
76 ft³
|
70 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
7 in
|
8 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
65 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
67 in
|
67 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
73 in
|
| Third Head Room |
37 in
|
Not available
|
| Third Leg Room |
30 in
|
Not available
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
Not available
|
| Third Hip Room |
43 in
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
175 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
175 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
1,750 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,814 lbs
|
3,594 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
550
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Kia Sorento | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Kia Sorento or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is more reliable than the 2026 Kia Sorento according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2026 RAV4 versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2026 Sorento.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Kia Sorento or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Kia Sorento with 43 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia Sorento or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Sorento with a $31,900 starting MSRP versus a $32,390 starting MSRP.
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