2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

You’ll get versatile space and innovation from the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Of course, the midsize SUVs have some significant differences, including their powertrains. Casey Kia is outlining each option so that you can see which is right for you.

Efficiency

The most notable difference between the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is arguably their powertrains. The Kia Sorento PHEV is more efficient due to its plug-in hybrid powertrain. In fact, it can drive up to 32 miles on electric power alone.*

Power

The Kia Sorento comes equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which delivers up to 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It’s also available with a turbocharged option, which generates up to 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The Kia Sorento PHEV uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and electric motor to efficiently provide up to 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Cabin Space

These are both spacious midsize SUVs with three rows of seating. The Kia Sorento PHEV includes second-row captain’s chairs, giving it six-passenger seating. However, Select Kia Sorento models are available with bench seating in the second row, so they are available in six- and seven-passenger cabins. They have nearly identical cargo volumes, with up to 75.5 cubic feet of maximum-available cargo space in the Kia Sorento PHEV and up to 75.3 cubic feet in the Kia Sorento.

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There are clear perks to owning both the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. The best way to see which one is right for you is to get behind the wheel. Stop by Casey Kia to take them both for a test drive today! *All-electric range based on EPA estimates on a full battery charge. Actual range will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, charging practice, battery age, weather, temperature, and your vehicle’s condition. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use. For more information on range, please see www.fueleconomy.gov.