Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento Review

Handling
The Kia and the Toyota have roughly comparable tires. With their similar turning circles, the Kia and the Highlander likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Highlander and the Kia Sorento have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Toyota.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander is likely a better choice than the Kia Sorento regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or big dogs. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Toyota Highlander over the Kia Sorento.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Kia Sorento than with the Toyota Highlander, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Highlander offers a bit more head room than the Kia, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Highlander is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Sorento.

Dimensions
The Kia Sorento is significantly heavier than the Highlander. The Toyota Highlander's tank is roughly the same size as the Kia Sorento's, though the Kia Sorento's is slightly bigger. The Sorento and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Highlander to the dealership as the Sorento. The Highlander will save you money at the pump compared to the Kia Sorento. The Toyota Highlander is considerably more expensive than the Sorento as far as MSRP.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Highlander isn't quite as generous as the Kia Sorento's.