Sorento vs Tucson comparison

By starting price alone, Tucson is ₩7,970,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Sorento and Tucson compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Sorento

What is good

  • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid 4WD trims climb into the ₩50,000,000 range, and the 3rd row is tight for adults.

Sorento official site

Tucson

What is good

  • Among compact SUVs it has a roomy interior and a varied trim lineup, from value trims such as H-Pick to N Line.

What could be better

  • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩40,000,000, overlapping in price with lower Santa Fe trims. It is based on the 4th generation launched in 2020, so the new-car appeal has faded.

Tucson official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemSorentoVisit siteTucsonVisit site
Starting price≈$27,467.43+ (₩36,410,000)Checked on official page≈$21,454.92+ (₩28,440,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeCompact
FuelGasoline, HybridGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price4,7953,982
Fuel/energy economy
  • Gasoline 2.5 Turbo combined about 10.0~10.8km/L
  • hybrid combined about 13.8~15.7km/L (external source)
  • 1.6 Turbo gasoline 11.2~12.5km/L
  • hybrid 14.3~16.2km/L (combined)
Power
  • 2.5 gasoline turbo 281 hp
  • 43.0kgf.m, 1.6 turbo hybrid system about 235 hp
  • 1.6 Turbo gasoline 180 hp
  • hybrid engine 180 hp + motor 64.8 hp
Seats5, 6, 75
Price by trim
  • 2027 model year, 10 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Prestige 2.5 Turbo ₩36,410,000 ~ Black Edition 2.5 Turbo ₩44,410,000
  • Hybrid Prestige 1.6 Hybrid ₩39,630,000 ~ Black Edition 1.6 Hybrid ₩47,950,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩48,950,000. Options priced separately
  • 2026 model year, 12 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Modern 1.6 Turbo ₩28,440,000 ~ N Line 1.6 Turbo ₩35,410,000
  • Hybrid Modern 1.6 Hybrid ₩33,180,000 ~ N Line 1.6 Hybrid ₩39,820,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩40,820,000. Options priced separately
Good forFamilies looking for a mid-size family SUV with a choice of gasoline or hybridThe first SUV for a family of 3~4 who drive both in the city and over long distances
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaHyundai, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.
      • Among compact SUVs it has a roomy interior and a varied trim lineup, from value trims such as H-Pick to N Line.
      Cons
      • Upper hybrid 4WD trims climb into the ₩50,000,000 range, and the 3rd row is tight for adults.
      • Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩40,000,000, overlapping in price with lower Santa Fe trims. It is based on the 4th generation launched in 2020, so the new-car appeal has faded.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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