Kia Sorento vs Toyota Kluger

The Kia Sorento starts from $54,380 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Kluger opens at $62,410. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $8,030.

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 $59,818 and $68,651 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Kia Sorento and Toyota Kluger hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Kia Sorento and 90% for the Toyota Kluger.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Kia Sorento, against 5 on the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

The Kia Sorento features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Kluger gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Sorento stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Kluger. The Toyota Kluger counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sorento uses a Diesel producing 148kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 148kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Kluger is 1.1s 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, 151mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Toyota Kluger a 62L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1996L vs 1150L.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,710/year for the Kia Sorento and $1,596/year for the Toyota Kluger. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Kluger.

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