Toyota Innova Hycross vs Kia Sorento

Autocar India
Toyota Innova HyCross

Toyota Innova Hycross

Hybrid ZX (O) 7 seat

31.84 lakh

Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento

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

40.39 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1987 cc
1598 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
AT

Number of Gears

Variable
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

183.7 hp at 6600 rpm
180 hp at 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Combined Max Power

183.7hp at 6600rpm
–

Max Motor Torque

206Nm
264 Nm

Motor Type

–
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Max Motor Power

–
65 hp

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

19.86 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

23.24 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

13.1 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

16.1 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

52 litres
67 litres

0-100kph

10.69 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.1 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.07 s
–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut & Stabilizer

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion beam Semi-independent
Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
–

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/50 R18
235/ 55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

225/50 R18
235/ 55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4755 mm
4815 mm

Width

1850 mm
1900 mm

Height

1790 mm
1700 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm
2815 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

Cooled Glovebox

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Cup Holders

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Door Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Accessory Power Outlet

Acoustic Windshield

–

12 Volt Port

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Dual

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Seat Belt Warning

–

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Passenger Airbag

Overspeed Warning

–

Heads Up Display

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

High Beam Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Lane Departure Avoidance

Airbags

6
10

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

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front, Side and Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Dashcam

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

Stop Lamp

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Roof Rails

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

LED DRLs

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital & Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered
–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
50:50

Seat Count

7
6

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Middle-Row Folding

–
Fold and Slide

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

JBL
Bose

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Third Row USB port

–
Type C

Speakers

–
12

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

–

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?