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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 comparison
Specification2026 Kia Niro2026 Kia Sorento
Engine
EngineVaries 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)
Displacement1.6 L1.6 L to 2.5 L
Cylinders44
AspirationNot availableVaries by configuration: Turbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Hybrid, Electric, Plug-in hybridVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission and drivetrain
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Dual-clutch, AutomaticVaries by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Gears66 to 8
DrivetrainFWDVaries by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel economy and range
Combined53 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)
City53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km)37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway54 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 range253 mi (407 km)Not available