So you want to know the difference between the 2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento? Here's a quick way to see the difference. Take a glance below to see an in-depth 2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento review. Once your done stop by to check out the 2025 Kia Sportage vs 2025 Kia Sorento. 

2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento Exterior

  Kia Sorento  Kia Sportage 
 Wheelbase  108.5-inches  110.8-inches 
 Length  183.5-inches  189.6-inches 
 Width  74.8-inches  73.4-inches 
 Height  66.7-inches  65.4-inches 
 
At first glance, the Kia Sorento is bigger than the Kia Sportage. The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV and the Kia Sorento is a compact crossover SUV. To go further in detail, the 2024 Kia Sorento has a 110.8-inch wheelbase and the 2024 Kia Sportage has a 108.5-inch wheelbase.  To continue, the 2024  Kia Sorernto has an overall length of 189.6-inches and the Kia Sportage has an overall length of 183.5-inches. As far as the width the Kia Sorento stretches 74.8-inches wide and the Kia Sportage stretches 73.4-inches wide. Last but not least, the Kia Sorento's max height is 66.7-inches and the Kia Sportage's max height is 65.4-inches.

All in all, the Kia Sorento has a slight edge over the Kia Sportage when it comes down to the exterior dimensions.
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2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento Specs 

  Kia Sportage  Kia Sorento 
 Engine  2.5-liter 4-cylinder  2.5-liter 4-cylinder 
Horsepower   181 hp  191 hp 
 Torque  178 lb.-ft.  181 lb.-ft. 
 
Underneath the hood, the Kia Sorento packs more  power than the Kia Sportage. To be specific, the 2024 Kia Sorento base model engine is a 191 hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can get up to 181 lb.-ft. of torque, and 2024 Kia Sportage base model has a 181 hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can get up to 178 lb.-ft. of torque. 

Both 2024 Kia SUVs comes standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento  EPA Estimated Fuel-Economy Rating 

When it comes down to fuel-efficiency, the Kia Sportage is more efficient than the Kia Sorento. To demonstrate, the Kia Sorento 2.5-liter engine model can get up to 25 mpg in the city, and 32 mpg on the highway. With the Kia Sorento 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine model, you get an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in the city, and 31 mpg on the highway. 

As a result, the Kia Sportage is more efficient than the Kia Sorento. 

 
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2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento Towing 

As far as towing, the Kia Sportage 2.5-liter four-cylinder model has a max towing capacity of 2,000 lbs., and the Kia Sportage 2.5-liter four-cylinder model has a max towing capacity of 2,500 lbs. Taking this into account, the Kia Sportage is a better fit for towing trailers, small boats, and outdoor active gear. 

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2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento Tech

In terms of tech, the key difference is the  2024 Kia Sorento base model has a 12.3-inch touchscreen display and the 2024 Kia Sportage base model has an 8.0-inch touchscreen display. As far as the infotainment system goes, both vehicles comes standard with a Apple CarPlay & Android Auto integration, and a 6-speaker audio system. 

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2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento Interior 

  Kia Sportage  Kia Sorento 
 First Row Legroom 41.4-inches  41.4-inches 
 Second Row Legroom  41.3-inches  41.7-inches 
 Third Row Legroom  Not Available  29.6-inches 
 

When it comes down to interior room, the 2024 Kia Sorento is bigger than the 2024 Kia Sportage. To be clear, the 2024 Kia Sorento has three-row seven passenger seating and the 2024 Kia Sportage has two-row five passenger seating.  

As far as passenger volume, the Kia Sportage has 108.2 cubic-feet of passenger volume, and the Kia Sorento has 154.2 cubic-feet of passenger volume. 

In terms of legroom, the Kia Sorento has 41.4-inches of legroom in the front, 41.7-inches of legroom in the second row, and 29.6-inches of legroom in the third-row. The 2024 Kia Sportage on the other hand has 41.4-inches of legroom in the first row, and 41.3-inches of legroom in the second row. 

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2024 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Kia Sorento Cargo Volume 

  Kia Sportage  Kia Sorento 
 Cargo Volume Behind First Row  74.1 cubic-feet  75.5 cubic-feet 
 Cargo Volume Behind Second Row  39.6 cubic-feet  38.5 cubic-feet 
 Cargo Volume Behind Third Row  Not Available  12.6
 If you're looking for more cargo volume, the 2024 Kia Sorento is the upper choice. Inside, the 2024 Kia Sorento has 75.5 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the first row, 38.5 cubic-feet behind the second row, 12.6 cubic-feet behind the first row. The Kia Sportage on the other hand has 74.1 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the first row, and 39.6 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the second row. Taking this into account, the Kia Sorento is slightly bigger than the Kia Sportage. 

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2024 Kia Sorento vs 2024 Kia Sportage: Final Decision

All in all, the Kia Sorento and the Kia Sportage are both fantastic vehicles.  If you're looking comfortable family SUV with three-row seven passenger seating and a variety of high-tech features, the Kia Sorento is an excellent choice. However, if you're looking for a five-passenger SUV with a reliable fuel-economy, the Kia Sportage is the upper choice. Of course if you're still trying to decide, call 888-711-0920, apply online visit us today at 17151 Torrence Ave. Lansing, IL 60438