If you’ve been searching for your next vehicle around the Philadelphia and Ardmore areas, then keep reading to explore our comprehensive guide to the 2021 Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander debate. They’re two efficient, plush, and capable crossover SUVs—but only one of them will suit your driving lifestyle. Jim Sipala’s Kia of West Chester wanted to help our drivers in the Springfield, Exton, and Wilmington areas make an educated decision on their next Kia vehicle. Continue reading to learn more about the adventure-ready Sorento and Highlander.
Fuel Efficiency
The last thing you want to worry about on the morning drive to work or running some errands in the afternoon is an empty gas tank. Luckily, the Kia Sorento is more than able to handle your commute and post-work grocery run with miles to spare. An EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 city/29 highway MPG* will keep you on the road and out of the fuel station in your 2021 Sorento. The fuel gauge isn’t as appealing in the Highlander once you notice its EPA-estimated 20 city/24 highway MPG. If you take the gas savings provided by the Sorento into consideration, an additional 3 MPG combined compared to the Highlander, you could drive up to 56.4 additional miles on a single tank!
Comparable Interior Features
Hop in the cockpit of the Kia Sorento and you’re not going to get up for a few hours; at least, that’s what happened to us. We appreciate some of the smaller design touches like the illuminated accents throughout the cabin as well as a standard 7-inch touchscreen display. When you put the center-mounted displays beside one another, you’ll see that the Toyota Highlander has a smaller 6.1-inch touchscreen and only the Sorento is ready to stream media through Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®. While the Toyota Highlander has its own niceties, including soft-touch upper door trim, the Sorento is a few steps ahead. Perhaps the most useful interior feature comes on the cloth seats. You won’t have to fret over spilled drinks from the kids thanks to the repel-and-release YES Essentials® fabric treatment.
Sorento vs Highlander: Towing Capacities
Easily tow your weekend camper or boat trailer with either of these crossover SUVs. When properly equipped, the Kia Sorento and Toyota Highlander have the same powerful 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity. However, they differ in their minimum tow weight. If you often need a standard hauler for those smaller do-it-yourself home tasks or summer vacations, the 2021 Sorento should become your go-to vehicle. It’s able to tow 2,000 pounds whereas the Highlander only has 1,500 pounds of standard towing power.
Take the Kia Sorento for a Test Drive Today!
At Kia of West Chester, we know that our 2021 Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Highlander guide showcases both vehicles as fun-to-drive, efficient, and tow-ready. But our experts believe that you’ll really enjoy the offerings of the Kia Sorento. We want drivers near the West Chester, Philadelphia, Ardmore, Springfield, Exton, and Wilmington areas to leave the lot with the Sorento that works with their driving lifestyle. When you have a chance, check out the various 2021 Kia Sorento trims that we have inventoried. Head over to our dealership to schedule a test drive, so you can get behind the wheel today.
* EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition. These estimates reflect EPA’s revised coefficients beginning with some 2017 models.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.