Kia Sorento vs Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 109 mpg combined versus 37 mpg for the Kia Sorento, a 72 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Equinox leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Kia Sorento
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 74 configurations
2015–2027
Chevrolet Equinox
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 57 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Sorento | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 37 mpg | 109 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 39 mpg | 117 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 36 mpg | 100 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,650 | $700 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 105 g/mi ✓ | 310 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI | SIDI, 1.6, SIDI; FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (S8) | Automatic (A1), Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity | Electricity, Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 74 | 57 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Sorento vs Equinox: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Sorento or the Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 109 mpg combined versus 37 mpg for the Kia Sorento, a 72 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Equinox runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,650 for the Kia Sorento — a difference of roughly $950 per year.
What engines do the Sorento and Equinox offer?
Kia Sorento: SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI. Chevrolet Equinox: SIDI, 1.6, SIDI; FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Kia Sorento and the Chevrolet Equinox as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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