Kia Sorento vs Toyota bZ4X

The Kia Sorento starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X opens at $59,990. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $23,500.

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 $40,139 and $65,989 respectively.

The Toyota bZ4X qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Sorento, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Kia Sorento and Toyota bZ4X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Kia Sorento and 88% for the Toyota bZ4X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sorento packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Sorento and 7 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota bZ4X counters with power tailgate that the Kia Sorento does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sorento uses a Petrol producing 200kW and 332Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 150kW and 266Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sorento measures 4,815mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 125mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 500L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 321L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.