Kia Sorento vs Toyota Innova Hycross

Autocar India
Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento

Hybrid Turbo GDI HTX(A) Black Line AT AWD 6 Seat

40.39 lakh

Toyota Innova HyCross

Toyota Innova Hycross

Hybrid ZX (O) 7 seat

31.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1598 cc
1987 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Gearbox Type

AT
e-CVT

Number of Gears

6
Variable

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

180 hp at 5500 rpm
183.7 hp at 6600 rpm

Max Engine Torque

265 Nm at 1500 - 4500 rpm
188 Nm at 4400 - 5200 rpm

Max Motor Power

65 hp
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Max Motor Torque

264 Nm
206Nm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Lockable Differential/s

–

Combined Max Power

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183.7hp at 6600rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
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Terrain Modes

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

67 litres
52 litres

User Reported Mileage

–
19.86 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

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23.24 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

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13.1 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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16.1 kmpl

0-100kph

–
10.69 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.1 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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8.07 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut & Stabilizer
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-link
Torsion beam Semi-independent

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/ 55 R19
225/50 R18

Rear Tyre Size

235/ 55 R19
225/50 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

–
Electric

Dimensions

Length

4815 mm
4755 mm

Width

1900 mm
1850 mm

Height

1700 mm
1790 mm

Wheelbase

2815 mm
2850 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Dual
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Accessory Power Outlet

Glove Box

Interior Lamps

Electric Tailgate Release

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

Cooled Glovebox

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Cup Holders

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Door Pockets

–

Foldable Seatback Table

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Front Seatback Pockets

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

12 Volt Port

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Keyless Entry

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Auto Parking

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Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

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Hands-free Boot Opening

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Safety

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

10
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front, Side and Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

Dashcam

–

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Keep Assist

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Seat Belt Warning

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

–

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

–

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital & Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Seat Count

6
7

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
50:50

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Slide
–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–
Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Entertainment

USB Input

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Front USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

Third Row USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

Bose
JBL

Speakers

12
–

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Android Auto

–
Wired

Apple CarPlay

–
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Geo Fence

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

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Questions you may find useful

•11w

Hi, I want a spacious seven seater SUV with automatic transmission. I was planning for the Innova HyCross ZX(O)but recently learnt that Kia Sorento is being launched in India soon, so should I wait for the Sorento?

•12w

So the new Kia Sorento's booking has already opened. I already love the Sorento before it ever entered the Indian Market. My family has been on the look out for a new car (hybrid), and so far our only option was the Innova Hycross. Now with the expected launch of the Sorento and its ex-showroom price of 40 Lakhs, I am not so sure if that's worth it. Especially if you can get a Hycross ZX(O) for a little over 35 Lakhs. Toyota has always been behind in terms of features compared to the competition. The reason I hate the Forturner and its absurd pricing. So I am not sure what to make of it. Could you help me decide what would be a better option. It should be driver focused car, not a chauffeur car. Minimum running in a day 100KMS to 300 KM. Mixture of city and highways. We have Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid, we like it but it sucks to drive that thing on the highway. Especially at higher speeds like 100-120Km/hr, makes too much engine noise, hard to keep it cruising at the same speed, even if we try the milage drops significantly. Normally it gives around 18-22 km/l in summers and in winters 26-28km/l, but if we take it for a road trip, you will be lucky to get 17. Another concern is the LED headlamps, their throw is so bad, can't see anything while driving at night especially on the highways (I don't like to use high beam because I know what's it like to be on the other end, when an idiot has his 400 W LED on high beam). People I know have reported the same problems with the hycross. Should I just wait till the car is officially launched and then make my decision?