Acura MDX AWD vs Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

Side-by-side comparison

Choosing between Acura MDX AWD and Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid depends on your specific needs and priorities. Overall, Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid leads in 3 out of 3 comparable metrics, while Acura MDX AWD has the edge in 0.

When it comes to combined mpg, Acura MDX AWD offers 21 MPG compared to Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid's 34 MPG. When it comes to engine, Acura MDX AWD offers 3.5L 6-Cylinder compared to Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid's 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV. When it comes to transmission, Acura MDX AWD offers Automatic 10-Speed compared to Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid's Automatic 6-Speed.

Below is a detailed side-by-side breakdown to help you make an informed decision between these two cars.

Combined MPG
Acura MDX AWD
21 MPG
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
34 MPG
Engine
Acura MDX AWD
3.5L 6-Cylinder
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV
Transmission
Acura MDX AWD
Automatic 10-Speed
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type
Acura MDX AWD
Premium Gasoline
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Regular Gasoline
Drive
Acura MDX AWD
All-Wheel Drive
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ (g/mi)
Acura MDX AWD
423
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
105
Annual Fuel Cost
Acura MDX AWD
$2,750
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
$1,300

Acura MDX AWD

The 2024 Acura MDX AWD is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 3.5L 6-Cylinder engine with Automatic 10-Speed transmission. It achieves 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway) on premium...

Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

The 2024 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV engine with Automatic 6-Speed transmission. It achieves 34 MPG combined (35 city / 33...

Comparison Summary

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Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder vs 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV
Transmission
Automatic 10-Speed vs Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Vehicle Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD vs Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
All-Wheel Drive vs All-Wheel Drive
Co2
423 vs 105
Annual Fuel Cost
2750 vs 1300

Frequently Asked Questions

Which gets better gas mileage, Acura MDX AWD or Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid?

The Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid gets better fuel economy. The Acura MDX AWD gets 21 MPG combined while the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid gets 34 MPG combined.

What engines do the Acura MDX AWD and Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid have?

The Acura MDX AWD has a 3.5L 6-Cylinder engine while the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid has a 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV engine.

Are the Acura MDX AWD and Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid in the same vehicle class?

Yes. The Acura MDX AWD is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.