2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Kia Sorento

2020 Honda Pilot

2020 Kia Sorento

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Black Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot Black Edition AWD	19	26	$45,424	$49,720
Pilot EX 2WD	19	27	$31,569	$34,530
Pilot EX AWD	18	26	$33,394	$36,530
Pilot EX-L 2WD	19	27	$34,698	$37,960
Pilot EX-L AWD	18	26	$36,522	$39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES 2WD	19	27	$36,522	$39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES AWD	18	26	$38,346	$41,960
Pilot Elite AWD	19	26	$44,056	$48,220
Pilot LX 2WD	19	27	$28,943	$31,650
Pilot LX AWD	18	26	$30,767	$33,650
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$39,313	$43,020
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger AWD	19	26	$41,137	$45,020
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$39,039	$42,720
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger AWD	19	26	$40,864	$44,720

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EX V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX V6 AWD	18	24	$35,414	$37,290
Sorento EX V6 FWD	19	26	$33,679	$35,490
Sorento L FWD	22	29	$25,952	$26,990
Sorento LX AWD	21	26	$28,736	$29,890
Sorento LX FWD	22	29	$26,966	$28,090
Sorento LX V6 AWD	18	24	$31,227	$32,390
Sorento LX V6 FWD	19	26	$29,459	$30,590
Sorento S V6 AWD	18	24	$33,665	$34,990
Sorento S V6 FWD	19	26	$31,896	$33,190
Sorento SX V6 AWD	18	24	$39,512	$41,890
Sorento SX V6 FWD	19	26	$37,792	$40,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,424

$35,414

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,720

$37,290

Monthly Payment Estimate

$829 / month

$622 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class.

The 2020 Kia Sorento skimps on third-row seating, but in all other respects it’s a more than respectable crossover SUV.

TCC Likes

Handsome looks
Good seats all the way around
Comfortable power

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

TCC Dislikes

Base model skimp on features
Too conservative?
9-speed isn’t much more fuel-efficient

Second row sits too low
Don’t bother with the base engine
Mediocre fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.1

154.2

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

36.3

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)

39.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

56.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

Third Leg Room (in)

31.9

31.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.9

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)

82.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

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)

12.1

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

P245/50HR20

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50HR20

P235/55HR19

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)

4319

4101

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 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)

4.33

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.65

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.80

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.81

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

8.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

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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