Compare the Kia Sorento 2021 LX+ AWD VS Kia Sorento 2020 SX V6 AWD
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
MSRP: 33995$
MSRP: 46245$
Features
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Body
Suv
Suv
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Port/Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Engine
2.5L GDI 4-Cylinder
3.3L GDI V6
Emissions
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
227
261
Transmission
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64
0.65
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.21
1.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.08
3.51
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.49
4.81
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39
1.42
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.08
3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.76
2.90
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80
0.80
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.77
1.86
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Trans Type
8
8
Vehicle
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD
Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Front Head Room
40.3 (in)
39.5 (in)
Front Hip Room
55.6 (in)
56.7 (in)
Front Leg Room
41.4 (in)
44.1 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 (in)
59.1 (in)
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Passenger Volume
-
154.2 (ft³)
Second Head Room
39.1 (in)
39.3 (in)
Second Hip Room
55.1 (in)
56.4 (in)
Second Leg Room
41.7 (in)
39.4 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
58.1 (in)
58 (in)
Third Head Room
36.8 (in)
36.3 (in)
Third Hip Room
42.5 (in)
41.4 (in)
Third Leg Room
29.6 (in)
31.7 (in)
Third Shoulder Room
53 (in)
52.8 (in)
Weight Information
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Base Curb Weight
3882 (lbs)
4343 (lbs)
Total Option Weight
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Mileage
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
EnerGuide Estimate - City
10.1 (L/100 km)
12.3 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
9.2 (L/100 km)
9.5 (L/100 km)
Trailering
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
280 (lbs)
500 (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2800 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2800 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
280 (lbs)
500 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2800 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Engine
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Displacement
2.5 L/152
3.3 L/204
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
191 @ 6100
290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
181 @ 4000
252 @ 5200
Type
2.5L GDI 4-Cylinder -inc: Dual Over-Head Cam (DOHC) and Dual Cam Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) null
3.3L GDI V6 -inc: Dual Over-Head Cam (DOHC) and Dual Cam Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) null
Suspension
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Front Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P235/55HR19
Spare Tire Size
-
Compact
Wheels
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 (in)
19 X 7.5 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 (in)
19 X 7.5 (in)
Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
-
Compact (in)
Steering
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
36.4 (ft)
Brakes
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 (in)
12.6 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 (in)
12 (in)
Fuel Tank
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
67 (L)
71 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Height, Overall
66.7 (in)
66.5 (in)
Length, Overall
189 (in)
189 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
6.9 (in)
7.3 (in)
Track Width, Front
-
64.1 (in)
Track Width, Rear
-
64.5 (in)
Wheelbase
110.8 (in)
109.4 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74.8 (in)
74.4 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75.5 (ft³)
73 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38.5 (ft³)
38 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
12.6 (ft³)
11.3 (ft³)
Equipment
Mechanical
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control
4.081 Axle Ratio
67 L Fuel Tank
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine: 2.5L GDI 4-Cylinder -inc: Dual Over-Head Cam (DOHC) and Dual Cam Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
GVWR: 2,480 kgs (5,468 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Trailer Wiring Harness
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
71 L Fuel Tank
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Axle Ratio: 3.510
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Electronic Transfer Case
Engine: 3.3L GDI V6 -inc: Dual Over-Head Cam (DOHC) and Dual Cam Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
GVWR: 2,550 kgs (5,622 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Trailer Wiring Harness
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sportmatic Sequential Shift Control
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Exterior
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Insert and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Splash Guards
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: 235/65R17
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
Wheels w/Silver Accents
Wheels: 17" Alloy
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Stainless Steel Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power w/Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Stainless Steel Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Wheel Well Trim
Chrome Door Handles
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Deep Tinted Glass
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights
Laminated Glass
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Roof Rack Rails Only
Smart Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Splash Guards
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 235/55R19 -inc: Michelin
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
Wheels: 19" Machined-Finish Alloy
Entertainment
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and UVO2 External Memory Control
Radio: AM/FM/HD -inc: 8" display audio, Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers and steering wheel audio controls
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Digital Signal Processor
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Voice Activation and Radio Data System
Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Satellite -inc: UVO intelligence telematics system, 8" integrated navigation sytem, harmon/kardon premium audio, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, USB input ports and steering wheel audio controls,
Real-Time Traffic Display
Interior
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Seat Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Engine Immobilizer
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: height adjustable driver seat
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather Gear Shifter Material
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
Systems Monitor
Trip Computer
10-Way Driver Seat
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
3 12V DC Power Outlets
3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
8-Way Passenger Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Net
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Compass
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Vinyl 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Headliner/Pillar Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated & Cooled Front Bucket Seats -inc: 14-way power and height-adjustable driver seat, driver memory seat setting and power passenger seat
Heated Leather Steering Wheel
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual Sun Blinds
Premium Leather Seat Trim
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Power Liftgate Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Roll-Up Cargo Cover
Systems Monitor
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Safety
Kia Sorento 2021
LX+ AWD
Kia Sorento 2020
SX V6 AWD
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) Car/Ped
Lane Following Assist
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
360 Camera Monitoring System Back-Up Camera
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Blind-Spot Collision Avoid Assist (BSCA) Blind Spot
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Forward Collision Avoidance (Low)
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Front Camera
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist
Left Side Camera
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Right Side Camera
Side Impact Beams