2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Kia Sorento

2019 Honda Pilot

2019 Kia Sorento

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EX 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot EX 2WD	19	27	$31,387	$34,330
Pilot EX AWD	18	26	$33,120	$36,230
Pilot EX-L 2WD	19	27	$34,515	$37,760
Pilot EX-L AWD	18	26	$36,248	$39,660
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES 2WD	19	27	$36,340	$39,760
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES AWD	18	26	$38,073	$41,660
Pilot Elite AWD	19	26	$43,874	$48,020
Pilot LX 2WD	19	27	$28,760	$31,450
Pilot LX AWD	18	26	$30,493	$33,350
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$39,131	$42,820
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger AWD	19	26	$40,864	$44,720
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$38,857	$42,520
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger AWD	19	26	$40,590	$44,420

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EX Sport V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX Sport V6 AWD	19	24	$34,941	$36,790
Sorento EX Sport V6 FWD	19	26	$33,206	$34,990
Sorento EX V6 AWD	19	24	$35,510	$37,390
Sorento EX V6 FWD	19	26	$33,775	$35,590
Sorento L FWD	22	29	$25,278	$26,290
Sorento LX AWD	21	26	$28,315	$29,450
Sorento LX FWD	22	29	$26,545	$27,650
Sorento LX V6 AWD	19	24	$31,901	$33,090
Sorento LX V6 FWD	19	26	$30,132	$31,290
Sorento S V6 AWD	19	24	$33,183	$34,490
Sorento S V6 FWD	19	26	$31,415	$32,690
Sorento SX Limited V6 AWD	19	24	$43,847	$46,490
Sorento SX Limited V6 FWD	19	26	$42,127	$44,690
Sorento SX V6 AWD	19	24	$39,419	$41,790
Sorento SX V6 FWD	19	26	$37,699	$39,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,387

$34,941

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,330

$36,790

Monthly Payment Estimate

$572 / month

$613 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Subtle upgrades make the 2019 Honda Pilot a must-see for three-row crossover shoppers.

The 2019 Kia Sorento is a right-sized, well-priced three-row crossover SUV for those who can skimp a little on third-row space.

TCC Likes

Refined V-6 engine
Interior flexibility
Comfortable seats

Upmarket feel inside and out
Terrific ride quality
Responsive, natural steering

TCC Dislikes

No hybrid option
9-speed automatic can be jerky
Minivans still work best

Second row sits too low
Turbo-4 engine bites the dust for 2019
Don’t bother with the base engine

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

36.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

152.9

154.2

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

56.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

52.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

56.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

Third Leg Room (in)

31.9

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

39.3

Third Hip Room (in)

44.6

41.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

44.1

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

196.5

189

Height, Overall (in)

70.6

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

111

109.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.6

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.5

11.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

46.8

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

18.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

37.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4060

4101

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 4700

252 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6000

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Pilot

Kia Sorento

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

8.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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