2025 Audi Q8 vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

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2025 Audi
Q8

MSRP*: $74,400
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2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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MPG - City 17 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 60.7 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 335 hp 227 hp
Exterior Length 196.6 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 37.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Audi Q8 than the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The Kia Sorento Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8.

Convenience
The Kia Sorento Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Audi Q8, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi Q8 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 is much wider than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Audi Q8, which is slightly longer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The Audi Q8 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q8 greatly out-muscles the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q8 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Utility
The Audi Q8 has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q8 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.