G80 vs Sorento comparison

By starting price alone, Sorento is ₩24,220,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

G80 and Sorento compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

G80

What is good

  • A flagship Korean luxury sedan with excellent ride comfort, quietness and brand value.

What could be better

  • Only gasoline turbo engines, so fuel economy is low, and the price climbs quickly as you add options.

G80 official site

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

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemG80Visit siteSorentoVisit site
Starting price≈$45,771.27+ (₩60,630,000)Checked on official page≈$27,486.92+ (₩36,410,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeMid-size
FuelGasoline, ElectricGasoline, Hybrid
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price8,4794,795
Fuel/energy economy
  • 2.5 Turbo combined about 9.8~10.5km/L
  • 3.5 Turbo about 8.2~8.8km/L
  • Electrified G80 4.4km/kWh (external source)
  • Gasoline 2.5 Turbo combined about 10.0~10.8km/L
  • hybrid combined about 13.8~15.7km/L (external source)
EV rangeElectrified G80 combined 475km (94.5kWh, external source)-
Power
  • 2.5 Turbo 304 hp
  • 3.5 Turbo 380 hp
  • Electrified G80 dual motor 272kW (about 370 hp)
  • 2.5 gasoline turbo 281 hp
  • 43.0kgf.m, 1.6 turbo hybrid system about 235 hp
Seats55, 6, 7
Price by trim
  • 2026 model year, 3 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline 2.5 Turbo ₩60,630,000 ~ BLACK 2.5 Turbo ₩83,600,000
  • Electric Electrified G80 AWD ₩84,790,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩89,080,000. Options priced separately
  • 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
Good forDrivers in their 40~50s looking for a luxury sedan for both work and family useFamilies looking for a mid-size family SUV with a choice of gasoline or hybrid
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSUV
CompanyGenesis, South KoreaKia, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • A flagship Korean luxury sedan with excellent ride comfort, quietness and brand value.
      • Roomy interior, a 3rd-row option and a fuel-efficient hybrid make it a very versatile family SUV.
      Cons
      • Only gasoline turbo engines, so fuel economy is low, and the price climbs quickly as you add options.
      • 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 = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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