2026 Kia Niro vs 2026 Kia Sorento
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2026 Kia Niro | 2026 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder (SIDI; PHEV) | Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI), 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L to 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Not available | Varies by configuration: Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybrid | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Automatic | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch |
| Gears | 6 | 6 to 8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) to 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km) | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) |
| City | 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 54 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) to 45 mpg (5.2 L/100 km) | 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) |
| Electric range | 253 mi (407 km) | Not available |