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Kia Sorento Hybrid
Suv · Hybrid
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Suv · Gasoline
Kia Sorento Hybrid
Car A
Kia Sorento Hybrid
The Kia Sorento Hybrid is a 7-seat hybrid tailored to large families who want efficient running and good value in its segment. Everyday performance is solid, but the tiny 106-liter cargo area and only moderate 492 km range are compromises.
7 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety6.6 L/100kmHybrid
Chevrolet Traverse 2018
Car B
Chevrolet Traverse 2018
With 7 seats, strong power, and top safety, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse suits large families and road trips. It offers good value in its segment, though the 279 L behind the third row is modest.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety310 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 70 / 74
City 37 / 31
Budget / value 67 / 60
Road trip 63 / 61
Performance 28 / 31
Cargo 21 / 28
Practical 51 / 48
Premium 31 / 32
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Sorento Hybrid · Orange = Chevrolet Traverse 2018

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Sorento Hybrid Chevrolet Traverse 2018
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Kia Sorento Hybrid

  • Seven seats accommodate large families and carpooling
  • Efficient for its class at 6.6 L/100 km
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 29,500
  • Emphasis on reliability and safety priorities

Chevrolet Traverse 2018

  • 310 hp and 8.0 s 0-100 km/h add confidence for merging and passing
  • Seats 7 and carries a 5-star safety rating
  • Efficient for its class at 10.2 L/100 km combined
  • Good value in its segment with a price of 29,500

Verdict

Pick Kia Sorento Hybrid if…
Best fuel economy
Kia Sorento Hybrid uses 6.6 L/100km vs 10.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Chevrolet Traverse 2018 if…
More power
Chevrolet Traverse 2018 puts out 310 hp vs 230 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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