2021 Kia Sedona vs 2021 Kia Sorento

2021 Kia Sedona

#6 in Vans and Minivans

2021 Kia Sorento

#6 in Mid-Size SUVs

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona EX FWD	18	24	$32,353	$33,700
Sedona LX FWD	18	24	$29,336	$30,400
Sedona SX FWD	18	24	$39,841	$41,500

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX AWD	21	28	$35,503	$36,790
Sorento EX FWD	22	29	$33,766	$34,990
Sorento LX AWD	23	25	$30,099	$31,190
Sorento LX FWD	24	29	$28,362	$29,390
Sorento S AWD	23	25	$32,510	$33,690
Sorento S FWD	24	29	$30,773	$31,890
Sorento SX AWD	21	28	$38,000	$39,790
Sorento SX FWD	22	29	$36,281	$37,990
Sorento SX Prestige FWD	22	29	$38,764	$40,590
Sorento SX Prestige X-Line AWD	21	28	$40,674	$42,590

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,353

$35,503

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,700

$36,790

Monthly Payment Estimate

$562 / month

$613 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Sedona is a van when only a van will do; competitors and even Kia offer better family vehicles.

The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover SUV strikes out in a new styling direction, and brings hybrid and plug-in models along for the adventure.

TCC Likes

Comfortable ride
Spacious interior
Practical and convenient

More expressive
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior

TCC Dislikes

Expensive safety options
Not stylish
Thin cloth upholstery

What’s with the door tooth?
Third-row seat’s very, very small
More noise

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

66.1

55.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

165.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.9

Third Leg Room (in)

34.8

29.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

39.1

Third Hip Room (in)

42.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.1

58.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

41.4

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

36.8

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

55.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

Second Leg Room (in)

41.1

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.8

Wheelbase (in)

120.5

110.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

68.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

201.4

188.9

Height, Overall (in)

69.1

66.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

142

75.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.9

12.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

78.4

38.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

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

12.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

17.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4503

4120

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 5200

311 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

276 @ 6000

281 @ 5800

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

0.79

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.62

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

3.43

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.32

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

2.22

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

2.22

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sedona

Kia Sorento

Body Style

Passenger Van

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

8.5

7.3

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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