2025 Pilot vs 2025 Sorento in Birmingham, AL

2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Kia Sorento

If you need a roomy and reliable three-row SUV for your family, the 2025 Honda Pilot and the 2025 Kia Sorento are excellent choices. Which model is right for you? Find out in this Honda vs Kia comparison.

Interior Comparison

The Pilot can transport up to eight passengers and offers generous headroom and legroom across all three rows. With all rear seats folded down, it provides up to 87 cubic feet of cargo space.

The Sorento seats seven people with the standard bench seat and six with the optional second-row captain's chairs. It provides generous headroom and legroom for the first two rows, with the ideal third row for convenience.

The Sorento offers less cargo space than the Pilot, providing up to 75.5 cubic feet when the second and third-row seats are folded down.

2025 Honda Pilot	2025 Kia Sorento
Rows: 3Max Seating: 8Max Cargo Capacity: 87 Cubic FeetUpholstery Options: Cloth (Standard), Genuine Leather (Optional)	Rows: 3Max Seating: 7Max Cargo Capacity: 75.5 Cubic FeetUpholstery Options: Cloth (Standard), Synthetic Leather (Optional)

Power and Performance

The Pilot is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but buyers can opt for all-wheel drive if desired. All-wheel drive models can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

The Sorento's standard engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 191 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional. A turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine is available. It produces 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Sorento boasts a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds.

2025 Honda Pilot	2025 Kia Sorento
Base Engine: 3.5-Liter V6Horsepower: 285Torque: 262 lb-ftTransmission: 10-Speed Automatic	Base Engine: 2.5-Liter 4-CylinderHorsepower: 191Torque: 195 lb-ftTransmission: 8-Speed Automatic
	Available Engine: Turbocharged 2.5-Liter 4-CylinderHorsepower: 281Torque: 311 lb-ftTransmission: 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Max Towing Capacity: 5,000 Pounds	Max Towing Capacity: 4,500 Pounds
Max Payload Capacity: 1,625 Pounds	Max Payload Capacity: Not Specified

Tech and Entertainment

The Pilot's infotainment system is easy to use, even for those who may not be very tech-savvy. It has physical buttons and knobs for commonly used settings, which allow drivers to concentrate on the road rather than navigating digital menus.

The Sorento's infotainment system is well-designed and relatively user-friendly. The touchscreen is responsive and features sharp graphics, but the buttons on the display may be too small when navigating.

2025 Honda PilotTop 5 Technology Features	2025 Kia SorentoTop 5 Technology Features
7-Inch Touchscreen (Sport), 9-Inch Touchscreen (EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, and Elite trims) 7 Speakers (Sport), 9 Speakers (EX-L), 12-Speaker Bose System (Touring, Elite, and Black Edition) 7-Inch Digital Gauge Cluster with an Analog Speedometer Bluetooth 4 USB Ports	12.3-Inch Touchscreen 6-Speaker Stereo (LX, S, and EX), 12-Speaker Bose Sound System (SX Prestige and SX Prestige X-Line) Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® 4.3-Inch Digital Information Display 5 USB Ports

Safety Features

The Pilot has earned high safety ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Key features like forward collision warning and lane-keep assist, which are crucial for preventing major accidents, are standard across all Pilot trims.

The Sorento has earned high safety ratings, including an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation. It also has more standard safety features than the Pilot, including rear cross-traffic alert and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.

2025 Honda PilotSafety Features

2025 Kia SorentoSafety Features

Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic High-Beam Headlights Blind-Spot Monitoring Driver-Attention Monitoring Forward Automatic Emergency Braking Forward Collision Warning Lane-Departure Warning Lane-Keep Assist Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Rear-Seat Alert Rearview Camera Traffic-Sign Recognition

Automatic High-Beam Headlights Blind-Spot Monitoring Driver-Attention Monitoring Forward Automatic Emergency Braking Forward Collision Warning Intersection Assist Lane-Centering Assist Lane-Departure Warning Lane-Keep Assist Parallel-Exit Assist Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Rear-Seat Alert Rearview Camera Safe Exit Assist Stop-and-Go Automatic Cruise Control Traffic-Sign Recognition

Brannon Honda’s Bottomline

This 2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Kia Sorento comparison shows that the two vehicles cater to slightly different customer bases. The Pilot is best suited for bigger families who need more space, strong towing power, and top safety features. The Kia Sorento works well for smaller families or drivers who want a slightly more compact SUV with a powerful engine upgrade. However, the Pilot stands out when it comes to practicality.

Take the Pilot for a test drive today at a trusted Honda dealer. Visit us at Brannon Honda in Birmingham, AL. Let our friendly staff help you find the perfect Pilot trim for your needs.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.