2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Kia Sorento

Differences Between the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2021 Kia Sorento

Are you looking for a family hauler with a little bit of fun under the hood? The Toyota Highlander will deliver the goods in this 2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Kia Sorento comparison by Earnhardt Toyota. Toyota Highlander models are powered by a reliable 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine that no Kia Sorento powertrain can match. Married to an eight-speed Direct Shift automatic gearbox, the Toyota Highlander will earn 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Toyota Highlander entries are available with Dynamic Torque Control AWD and will tow up to 5,000 pounds of cargo.

The Kia Sorento is available with a trio of engine options - a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 281-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a 227-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain. Front-wheel drive Kia Sorento models with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder will make 24 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Families who are interested in a blend of power and fuel economy can opt for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid powered by a 243-horsepower Toyota Hybrid System II that will earn 36 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.  

Toyota Highlander entries will keep Mesa-area families safe and connected at Earnhardt Toyota with standard Toyota Safety Sense™ safety technology and an 8-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and Wi-Fi Connect. Kia Sorento models feature Kia Drive Wise technology and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Amazon Alexa is not available. Highlights of the Toyota Highlander that will make it stand out include a best-in-class 12.3-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen display, an 11-speaker JBL® sound system, a digital rearview mirror, a 10-inch Head-Up Display and more.