2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Kia Sorento

Differences Between the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2021 Kia Sorento

Bangor-area car shoppers want to know – what are the differences between the Toyota Highlander and the Kia Sorento? Find the right fit with this in-depth 2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Kia Sorento comparison that will highlight power, performance, technology, features and more. Contact the Downeast Toyota team today to schedule a test drive in the 2021 Toyota Highlander!

Power to the 2021 Toyota Highlander is supplied by a standard 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission to make 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD is available to upgrade winter performance. Kia Sorento models come standard with a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder that pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission to make 24 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.  

To upgrade fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid employs a 243-horsepower 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System that pairs with Electronic On-Demand AWD and a Continuously Variable Transmission to earn 35 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The Kia Sorento is available with a trio of additional powertrains – a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, a 1.6-liter Turbo Hybrid and a 1.6-liter Turbo Plug-In Hybrid – which cannot match the power of the 3.5-liter V-6 Toyota Highlander.

Technology will set the Toyota Highlander apart from its Kia Sorento counterpart in this debate and it starts with a suite of Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 safety features that will help keep you safe on your day-to-day adventures. The Toyota Highlander keeps families entertained and connected with an 8-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and Wi-Fi Connect capabilities that can be upgraded with a best-in-class 12.3-inch Toyota Entune™ touchscreen display. Additional highlights include an 11-speaker JBL® sound system, a Qi wireless charging system, premium leather upholstery, a Panoramic View Moonroof, a power liftgate, heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 10-inch Head-Up Display and more.