2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

It's the battle of the hybrids in our latest vehicle comparison! So if you're looking to save on gas with your next ride, trust in Kia of Bedford to show you around the new 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid and the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Make your next purchase with confidence knowing that you've picked a reliable SUV that can save you in the long run in more ways than one. Do you want to shop now? You can view our new inventory online for hybrid Kias near you!

2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

The new Sorento Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid are similar in so many ways that you could almost mistake them for twins! But as your local Kia dealers, we're here to enlighten you on the many ways that the new 2025 Sorento Hybrid offers additional perks that you would love to have. The Santa Fe Hybrid might not be a terrible ride, but you would be getting much less for around the same price.

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Performance

Those who like quirky engines can find pleasure in the 2025 Sorento Hybrid's 1.6L Turbo and up to 227 horsepower. You can make the most of 258 lb-ft of torque with the available torque-vectoring AWD system and a center-locking differential, enhancing your drive more than you would expect from a compact hybrid SUV. The rotary shift dial is easy and fun to use, and you have different drive modes to choose from.

What's shared between the Sorento Hybrid and the Santa Fe Hybrid are 36 miles per gallon (combined) and a 6-speed automatic transmission system. The Santa Fe Hybrid's engine is also a 1.6L turbo which does just a teeny bit more at 231 HP. Is that enough to choose Hyundai over Kia? We still prefer the Sorento Hybrid over the Santa Fe Hybrid for its additional driving features that offer better handling and control. Plus, there's more that we need to cover than just performance.

Safety Features

How many safety features come standard in your current car? Did you count to the double digits? Probably not, because that's a lot for a base model. That's not stopping Kia, though. The new 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid comes with twenty standard driver-assist features. We get that's hard to believe, but it's true! And if that's not enough for you, there are some add-ons you can opt for like a blind-spot view monitor, surround view monitor, side parking sensors, and parking collision avoidance assist. Kia vehicles often rank high in safety, and that comes as no surprise with the 2025 Sorento Hybrid being tangible proof.

Hyundai SmartSense has become the cornerstone of every new vehicle from this popular automaker. Adjustments are made here and there for some of the newer models, but it all does more or less the same. Your essentials come standard including automatic braking, collision warnings, lane guidance, and so on. Does this package include 20 driver-assist features? No, and that's one major point that the Sorento Hybrid has over the Santa Fe Hybrid.

Interior

The engine isn't the only thing that's quirky about the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Its overall functionality is also equipped to handle the fast-paced lifestyle of active families and busy individuals alike. Smart Power Liftgate with Auto Close makes it incredibly easy to pack up and get a move on. Up to 75.5 cubic feet of cargo space makes almost any hauling trip possible. Second-row captain's chairs come standard so you can load up your passengers without much hassle. New in the 2025 Sorento Hybrid is the available acoustic laminated glass upgrade on the front doors to dampen unwanted noise and promote a more peaceful drive.

Many of the highlights in the Santa Fe Hybrid can also be found in the Sorento Hybrid. Optional leather seats, a standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen, an available 12.3-inch driver display, and wireless charging are all shared between these two hybrids. What does the Santa Fe Hybrid offer that's unique to its competitor? Nothing that we've found worth noting. The Sorento Hybrid already has it down, and they've done it in style.

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Bottom Line

The Sorento Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid may be similar in a lot of ways, but the extra perks in the Sorento Hybrid make it more worth the buy. The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid offers better handling, way more standard driver-assist features, and a cabin with high levels of activity in mind.

Take the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid for a Test Drive!

See the new 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid in person at Kia of Bedford! Call our friendly team today to schedule your test drive today, or let us know if you have any more questions about this popular hybrid. We will gladly fill you in on all of the interesting details, or you can find out what you need to know when you browse our new inventory online!