2013 Kia Sorento vs. Its Competition

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The Kia Sorento is all about choice: it offers five seats or seven seats, four or six cylinders, front-drive or all-wheel drive.

That means it competes with many crossovers, most directly the Dodge Journey, a capable crossover with similar specs and even better seating and infotainment options, though tighter interior space.

The new RAV4 is missing the former third-row seat as an option, and it's now only a four-cylinder machine.

Honda's latest CR-V has great flexibility and new infotainment features, but styling's still less a feature than a function.

In a larger set of vehicles--with fewer seats--we like the 32-mpg version of the Chevy Equinox and its sliding second-row seat, and the higher-mileage editions of the Ford Edge, one with a turbo four that approaches the Sorento's highway mileage numbers.

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8 It's an easy call among crossovers: the 2013 Kia Sorento has the right features, the right fuel economy, and the right size.	8 The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is a good, affordable choice for cost-conscious families, but it doesn't skimp on comfort, safety, or the latest connectivity features.	8.2 The 2013 Ford Edge cuts through the crossover clutter with a 30-mpg turbo model, MyFord Touch's step-ahead connectivity, and exceptional interior room.	8 Practical without being too prim, the 2012 Dodge Journey cuts an interesting figure and spans the gulf between compact crossovers and family-grade SUVs.	7.8 The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs.	6.8 The 2012 Toyota RAV4 remains a strong, refined choice for families, even though some of its design might be a blast from the past.
MSRP From
$23,150	$24,155	$27,555	$18,995	$22,495	$22,650
Gas Mileage
18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas I4	Gas/Ethanol I4	Gas V6	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4
EPA Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	FWD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
2WD 4dr I4 LX	FWD 4dr LS	4dr SE FWD	FWD 4dr SE	2WD 5dr LX	FWD 4dr I4 (Natl)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle	4 Door
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic	Automatic w/manual shift	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic w/OD