Kia Sorento vs Kia EV5
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia Sorento
|
Kia EV5
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.36 crore | Rs 1.69 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Electric | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | |
| Engine | 3470 cc | — | |
| Engine power | 269 hp | — | |
| Engine torque | 331 Nm | — | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Electric range | — | 490 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | 160 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 310 Nm | |
| AC charging | — | 6.6 kW | |
| AC charging time | — | About 9 hr 43 min (10-100%, 6.6 kW) | |
| DC charging time | — | About 57 min (10-80%, 50 kW charger) | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Automatic | Single-speed (electric) | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 7 | 5 | |
| Length | 4815 mm | 4615 mm | |
| Width | 1900 mm | 1875 mm | |
| Height | 1700 mm | 1715 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm | — | |
| Boot space | 179 L | 513 L | |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | — | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | — | Snow White Pearl, Shale Grey, Starry Night Black, Ivory Silver | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | No | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | No | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | No | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Power steering | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | Yes | No | |
| Remote engine start | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | Yes | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | No | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | Yes | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | No | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | No | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | |
| Rear spoiler | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | Yes | No | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | Yes | No | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | Yes | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | No | Yes | |
| Multi-collision braking | No | Yes | |
| Heated outside mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Solar glass | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Kia Sorento vs Kia EV5: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia Sorento or the Kia EV5?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.36 crore ex-factory, Rs 32.01 lakh less than the Kia EV5, which starts at Rs 1.69 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Kia Sorento or the Kia EV5?
The Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD is the most powerful (Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 215 hp).
Which has more boot space, the Kia Sorento or the Kia EV5?
The Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD) has the biggest boot (Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 513 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, the Kia Sorento or the Kia EV5?
The Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD) has 6 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia Sorento and Kia EV5 prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
