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Kia Sorento Hybrid
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid
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$33,590
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.5
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2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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$38,510
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8.8
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Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
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Overview

Engine
1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 39 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 36 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Sorento Hybrid
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
21
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
53
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Volkswagen Touareg
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Rear View
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.6L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
3.6L V6 Gas
Horsepower
227 hp
186 hp @ 6000 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft
175 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,065 lbs
4,330 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
7,716 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
37 MPG
36 MPG
19 MPG
City
39 MPG
36 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
35 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
4.8 Tons/yr
5.0 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
17.1 gallons
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
733.2 miles
615.6 miles
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
658 miles
598.5 miles
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
189.4 in
194.9 in
N/A
Height
66.7 in
68.1 in
68.2 in
Max Width
74.8 in
76 in
76.4 in
Front Width
65 in
65.3 in
65.2 in
Rear Width
65.4 in
65.4 in
66 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
112.2 in
113.9 in
Ground Clearance
6.9 in
8 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
6 seater
8 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
42 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.3 in
41.2 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.1 in
59 in
59.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
57.2 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.7 in
41 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.4 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
58.7 in
56.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
57 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
29.6 in
27.7 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
36.8 in
36.1 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
53 in
55 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
42.5 in
45.6 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75.5 ft³
84.3 ft³
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38.5 ft³
48.4 ft³
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
12.6 ft³
16 ft³
32.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.9 ft
37.4 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65HR17
P235/65VR18
P255/55HR18
Rear Tire
P235/65HR17
P235/65VR18
P255/55HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Gravity Blue
  • Platinum Graphite
  • Silky Silver
  • Steel Gray
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Moon Dust
  • Opulent Amber
  • Ruby Flare Pearl
  • Black Oak Brown Metallic
  • Canyon Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Deep Red Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Reef Blue Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Sand Gold Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Runway Red
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Premium Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Grey, Premium Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
N/A
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