Acura RDX AWD vs Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

Side-by-side comparison

Choosing between Acura RDX 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 RDX AWD has the edge in 0.

When it comes to combined mpg, Acura RDX AWD offers 23 MPG compared to Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid's 34 MPG. When it comes to engine, Acura RDX AWD offers 2.0L 4-Cylinder compared to Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid's 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV. When it comes to transmission, Acura RDX 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 RDX AWD
23 MPG
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
34 MPG
Engine
Acura RDX AWD
2.0L 4-Cylinder
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV
Transmission
Acura RDX AWD
Automatic 10-Speed
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type
Acura RDX AWD
Premium Gasoline
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Regular Gasoline
Drive
Acura RDX AWD
All-Wheel Drive
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ (g/mi)
Acura RDX AWD
385
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
105
Annual Fuel Cost
Acura RDX AWD
$2,500
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
$1,300

Acura RDX AWD

The 2024 Acura RDX AWD is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd powered by a 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine with Automatic 10-Speed transmission. It achieves 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 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
2.0L 4-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
385 vs 105
Annual Fuel Cost
2500 vs 1300

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid gets better fuel economy. The Acura RDX AWD gets 23 MPG combined while the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid gets 34 MPG combined.

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

The Acura RDX AWD has a 2.0L 4-Cylinder engine while the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid has a 1.6L 4-Cylinder SIDI; PHEV engine.

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

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