Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Rav4

When drivers in Fair Lawn, NJ, are searching for a small to midsize crossover, two vehicles consistently rise to the top, the Kia Sorento and the Toyota RAV4. When buyers compare these vehicles side by side, one vehicle clearly rises to the top.

 

Engine

Buyers can find the Kia Sorento with either a 2.4-liter four cylinder engine delivering 191 horsepower or a 3.3 liter V6 engine delivering 290 horsepower. The only choice that buyers of the Toyota RAV4 have is a 2.5-liter four cylinder that delivers 176 horsepower. Both vehicles have a six-speed automatic transmission. Buyers of the Kia Sorento can choose between all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, while buyers looking at the Toyota RAV4 must choose the front-wheel drive model or pay more for an upgraded all-wheel drive.

Fuel Economy

Most models of the Kia Sorento all-wheel drive get 20 miles per gallon combined fuel economy, while drivers of the front-wheel drive get 21 miles per gallon combined. Meanwhile, the Toyota RAV4 26 miles per gallon combined on the all-wheel drive model and 25 miles per gallon combined on the front-wheel drive model.

Seats

The Kia Sorento comes with two rows of seats as standard equipment. Buyers have the option of adding a third row of seats. Drivers have the luxury of sitting on a heated and cooled seat in the Kia Sorento, as does the front passenger. Meanwhile, the Toyota RAV4 has only two rows of seats with no option to add a third row of seats. The seats are not heated, and they do not have as much padding as in the Kia that can make a large difference on a long road trip. 

Options  

The Kia Sorento comes in four trim levels; LX, EX, SX and SX Limited. Buyers have plenty of options when buying this vehicle including sunroof, power liftgate, outstanding dual-zone climate control, and a navigation system, and a ten-speaker audio system. The Kia Sorento contains an eight-inch diagonal touch screen navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a tilt and telescoping steering wheel. A second row sunscreen helps to ensure that everyone in the vehicle stays comfortable. For more details on available options, talk to the friendly Fair Lawn, NJ sales force. The Toyota RAV4 contains Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio speaker system, and a six-inch diagonal touch screen navigation system. 

Safety

The Kia Sorento receives a five star overall crash safety rating. It has the best panic braking distance for its size at 131 feet. The vehicle features a blind-spot detection system and a back-up camera. The Toyota RAV4 only receives four stars. While both vehicles receive five stars for their side crash rating the Toyota RAV4 gives up a star on frontal crashes.  

Pricing

Many different factors including the type of engine and the trim level chosen enters into the cost of the Kia Sorento, but buyers find the base vehicle to be about $23,285, while the loaded unit will be about $39,233 dollars. For more details on the prices, and available inventory make sure to check out the deals in Fair Lawn, NJ. Meanwhile, those looking at the Toyota RAV4 will find the base vehicle about $22,020, and the most luxurious vehicle priced about $27,787.

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