Compare Kia Sportage vs Kia Sorento in Daytona Beach, FL

Dimensions and Capacity

Around the outside, the Kia Sportage has a height ranging from 65.4 inches to 66.9 inches, a width of 73.4 inches, and a length of 184.4 inches. The Kia Sorento has a height ranging from 66.7 to 70.3 inches, a width of 74.8 inches, and a length of 189.6 inches. For conquering obstacles on and off the pavement, the Kia Sportage delivers a maximum ground clearance of 7.1 inches in front-wheel drive models or 8.3 inches in all-wheel drive models, while the Kia Sorento delivers a maximum ground clearance of 6.9 inches in front-wheel drive models or 8.2 inches in all-wheel drive models.

Inside the cabin, the Kia Sorento delivers spacious three-row seating for up to six or seven passengers, compared to the Kia Sportage with two-row seating for up to five passengers. Kia Sorento models deliver a maximum cargo capacity of up to 75.5 cubic feet and up to 45.0 cubic feet of space behind the second-row seats, while Kia Sportage models deliver a competitive maximum cargo capacity of up to 74.1 cubic feet and up to 39.6 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. Legroom is similar, with the Kia Sportage offering up to 41.4 inches of front and 41.3 inches of rear legroom. The Kia Sorento highlights up to 41.4 inches of front legroom, 41.7 inches of second-row legroom, and 29.6 inches of third-row legroom.

Ride Quality

Cruising down city streets or interstates should feel as comfortable as possible. Thankfully, both the Kia Sportage and Kia Sorento minimize bumps and road noise using similar suspension systems with gas-charged shocks, MacPherson front struts, and a multi-link independent rear suspension. However, the Kia Sorento also features independent front coil springs for additional dampening. In addition, both models come with a standard Sound-Absorbing Windshield, with the Kia Sorento going a step further by offering sound-absorbing front door glass on X-Line SX Prestige and X-Pro SX Prestige models.