Differences Between 2019 Kia Sportage & 2019 Kia Sorento

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When the Kia Sportage was first introduced, it was intended as a performance, off-road vehicle that would soon find its own niche apart from the popular Jeep-style SUVs. Critics said otherwise, but those critics were proven wrong. The new 2019 Kia Sportage delivers where it counts, and that's in the areas of overall performance, a smooth and comfortable ride, and a user-friendly interior.

Similar to the Sportage is the Kia Sorento. This is a very popular crossover because it offers standard three-row seating that's quite spacious despite the mid-size configuration. It's great for hauling the entire family plus a goodly amount of cargo. Below, a more detailed comparison follows, and this information will help prospective shoppers decide which of these two top selling models best suits their needs.

Ride Quality

The 2019 Kia Sportage is anything but a bouncy, off-road SUV. It's designed for passenger comfort, and it comes through with flying colors. The seats provide just the right amount of cushioning while still feeling agreeably firm. Wind noise and road whine are adequately suppressed, something that many other mid-size crossovers cannot boast. Even with the larger 18-inch wheels and performance tires, this model provides a smooth ride over uneven pavement. The 2019 Kia Sorento gets high marks for its seat design and seat comfort. The seats are wide and beautifully contoured, and the ride quality rivals that of the Sportage. Passengers will hardly feel centrifugal force when the vehicle takes wide turns.

Interior Design

Smartly laid out controls distinguish the 2019 Kia Sportage from most rival crossovers. The sporty dashboard has an intuitive control layout, and the screen displays offer crisp graphics that are easily navigated. Up front, there is no shortage of headroom and legroom. Standard features on the base trim include rear privacy glass, a height-adjustable driver's seat, a split-folding and reclining back seat, and a multitude of cubbies and storage pockets. The uplevel EX trim adds on leather upholstery and upgraded interior trim. The top-level SX features include a larger gauge display and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. The 2019 Kia Sorento base trim comes with adjustable front seats, extra-wide front seats for the driver and passenger, and high-quality cloth upholstery. The rear seating area is a bit cramped for adults but does excel when it comes to headroom. Uplevel trims come with a noise-reducing windshield, power-adjustable front seats, and with a package purchase, a panoramic sunroof.

High-Tech and Safety

Every new 2019 Sportage, when purchased with the Popular package, comes with a driver assist safety suite that includes the 7-inch Uvo screen interface, smartphone app integration, and emergency services. On the EX trim, there's a special package that adds on the complete driver awareness suite of safety systems, but even without it, the EX has blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The 2019 Sorento comes with a rearview camera, and blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard except on the base trim. The available Convenience package adds on all available safety systems. All trims get one or more USB ports, smartphone app integration, and satellite radio.

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Both of these models are moderately priced, and all of the trims deliver where it counts the most. Check out the two-row Sportage and three-row Sorento at Jeff Wyler Kia, and contact our dealer ahead of your visit to schedule a personal inspection and test drive. You'll like both the Sportage and Sedona, and one of them is probably the right choice for your transportation needs.