Honda Accord vs Kia Sorento

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sorento opens at $51,380. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $2,870.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,675 and $56,518 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $6,980 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Kia Sorento hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Kia Sorento.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the Kia Sorento.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sorento gets a 8-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia Sorento. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Kia Sorento offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda Accord and 1-zone in the Kia Sorento.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Kia Sorento responds with a Petrol making 200kW and 332Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 160mm longer than the Kia Sorento at 4,815mm (2,815mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 179L in the Kia Sorento, giving the Honda Accord a 294L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Accord and $2,793/year for the Kia Sorento. That is a $1,396 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Accord) vs $2,793 (Kia Sorento). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $1,396 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.