Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner – Specs, Performance, Prices Compared

The Kia Sorento is now available in India, competing with the Toyota Fortuner in the premium 3-row SUV segment. The Sorento is offered in both 6-seat and 7-seat configurations, priced between Rs 27.99 lakh and Rs 40.39 lakh. The Kia Sorento measures 4,815 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,785 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm. In comparison, the Toyota Fortuner measures 4,795 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width, and 1,835 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,745 mm. The Kia Sorento is available with a 2.2-litre diesel engine and a petrol strong hybrid powertrain. The diesel engine produces 193 PS and 442 Nm, while the hybrid powertrain combines a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine with an electric motor, producing 180 PS and 265 Nm from the petrol engine and 65 PS and 264 Nm from the electric motor. The Toyota Fortuner is available with a 2.7-litre petrol engine and a 2.8-litre diesel engine, with the latter also available in a 48V mild-hybrid configuration. The Fortuner petrol engine produces 166 PS and 245 Nm, while the diesel engine produces 204 PS and 420 Nm or 500 Nm, depending on the transmission.