Kia Sportage L vs Toyota Fortuner vs Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia Sportage L
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Toyota Fortuner
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Kia Sorento
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.22 crore | Rs 1.24 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Hybrid | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598 cc | — | 3470 cc | — |
| Engine power | 178 hp | — | 269 hp | — |
| Engine torque | 265 Nm | — | 331 Nm | — |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 1.49 kWh | — | — | — |
| Electric motor torque | 264 Nm | — | — | — |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | 235 hp | — | — | 329 hp |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | — | 7 | 7 or 8 |
| Length | 4685 mm | — | 4815 mm | — |
| Width | 1865 mm | — | 1900 mm | — |
| Height | 1660 mm | — | 1700 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2755 mm | — | 2815 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm | — | — | — |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | — | — | — |
| Boot space | 586 L | — | 179 L | — |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 | — | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | — |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km |
| Colours | Interstellar Grey | Attitude Black, Super White, Phantom Brown, Graphite, Silver Metallic, Premium Black | — | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 6 | — | 6 | 8 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Side airbags | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill descent control | No | No | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | Yes | No | No | No |
| Central locking | No | No | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Push-button start | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power tailgate | No | No | Yes | No |
| Ambient lighting | Yes | No | No | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Android Auto | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Premium sound system | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | No |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Roof rails | No | No | Yes | No |
| Other | ||||
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Side parking sensors | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | Yes | No | No | No |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | No | Yes | No |
| 8 airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual sunroof | No | No | No | Yes |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power child locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear door sunshades | No | No | No | Yes |
| Smart trunk | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7.9/10 |
Kia Sportage L vs Toyota Fortuner vs Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia Sportage L, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Kia Sportage L is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Sportage L from Rs 1.22 crore, the Toyota Fortuner from Rs 1.24 crore, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore.
Which is more powerful, Kia Sportage L, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) is the most powerful (Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp).
Which has more boot space, Kia Sportage L, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has the biggest boot (Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 586 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, Kia Sportage L, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 safety and driver-assistance features, the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G (4x2, petrol) has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia Sportage L, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 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.
