Grand Koleos vs Sorento comparison

By starting price alone, Grand Koleos is ₩600,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Grand Koleos and Sorento compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Grand Koleos

르노코리아 중형 SUV, 가솔린/하이브리드, 5인승.Translation pending

What is good

  • Strengths are a roomy interior for its class and advanced features such as a 3-screen dashboard, and there is a fuel-efficient hybrid option.

What could be better

  • Real-world fuel economy of the gasoline model is disappointing, and the hybrid is only available in 2WD.

Grand Koleos official site

Sorento

기아 중형 SUV, 가솔린/하이브리드, 5~7인승.Translation pending

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

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemGrand KoleosVisit siteSorentoVisit site
Starting price≈$26,714.51+ (₩35,810,000)Checked on official page≈$27,162.11+ (₩36,410,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classMid-sizeMid-size
FuelGasoline, HybridGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price4,5754,795
Fuel/energy economy
  • Gasoline 2WD 11.1km/L, 4WD 9.8km/L
  • hybrid 15.0~15.7km/L (combined)
  • Gasoline 2.5 Turbo combined about 10.0~10.8km/L
  • hybrid combined about 13.8~15.7km/L (external source)
Power
  • Gasoline 2.0 turbo 211 hp
  • E-Tech hybrid engine 144 hp + motor 136 hp (system about 245 hp)
  • 2.5 gasoline turbo 281 hp
  • 43.0kgf.m, 1.6 turbo hybrid system about 235 hp
Seats5-seater5, 6, 7
Price by trim

₩35.8M~₩45.7M 8 trims

2.0 Turbo Gasoline

  • 테크노₩35.8M
  • 아이코닉₩38.9M
  • 아이코닉 4WD₩41.6M
  • 에스프리 알핀₩41.9M

1.5 Hybrid

  • 테크노₩39.1M
  • 아이코닉₩42.2M
  • 에스프리 알핀₩45.0M
  • 에뚜알 리미티드₩45.7M

₩36.4M~₩48.0M 10 trims

2.5 Turbo Gasoline

  • Prestige₩36.4M
  • Noblesse₩39.7M
  • Signature₩42.5M
  • X-Line₩43.4M
  • Black Edition₩44.4M

1.6 Hybrid

  • Prestige₩39.6M
  • Noblesse₩43.0M
  • Signature₩45.8M
  • X-Line₩46.7M
  • Black Edition₩48.0M
Good forRecommended for family drivers who want a roomy mid-size hybrid SUV at a reasonable price.Families looking for a mid-size family SUV with a choice of gasoline or hybrid
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyFranceRenault KoreaSouth KoreaKia
Plans
      Pros
      • Strengths are a roomy interior for its class and advanced features such as a 3-screen dashboard, and there is a fuel-efficient hybrid option.
      • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.
      Cons
      • Real-world fuel economy of the gasoline model is disappointing, and the hybrid is only available in 2WD.
      • Upper hybrid 4WD trims climb into the ₩50,000,000 range, and the 3rd row is tight for adults.

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

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,340.47 (2026-10-28). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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