2025 Acura ADX vs 2025 Kia Sorento

$35,000 · Crossover

$31,990 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Choosing between the 2025 Acura ADX and the 2025 Kia Sorento often boils down to balancing luxury feel against upfront cost and sheer utility. If you're torn between premium badge aspirations and maximizing every dollar, look closely at the numbers. The Kia Sorento starts significantly lower at $31,990 compared to the Acura ADX's $35,000, saving you $3,010 right away. Power is nearly identical, with the Sorento offering 191 hp versus the ADX's 190 hp. However, the ADX pulls ahead slightly in efficiency, achieving 28 MPG combined, while the Sorento manages 26 MPG combined, though both offer 31 MPG on the highway. You'll also notice a difference in size; the Sorento is nearly four inches longer at 189.6 inches and slightly wider at 74.8 inches, which translates directly into its much smaller primary cargo area of 12.6 cu ft compared to the ADX's 24.4 cu ft. Furthermore, the ADX recommends premium fuel, whereas the Sorento runs happily on regular unleaded.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

Choose the Acura ADX if...

You prioritize slightly better combined fuel efficiency (28 MPG) for long-term running costs.
You prefer the driving feel of a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission (CVT).
You prefer the Acura's estimated 24.4 cu ft of cargo space over the Sorento's listed 12.6 cu ft.

Choose the Kia Sorento if...

Saving $3,010 on the purchase price is a major deciding factor.
You want to save money by using regular unleaded fuel instead of premium.
You prefer a traditional 8-speed automatic transmission over a CVT.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Acura ADX	Kia Sorento
Length	185.8"	189.6"
Width	72.5"	74.8"
Height	63.8"	66.7"
Wheelbase	104.5"	110.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Acura	Kia
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Acura	Kia
Base Engine Displacement	1.5 L	2.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	190 hp @ 6000 rpm	191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque	179 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm	181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Acura	Kia
Transmission Type	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Acura	Kia
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	26/31 MPG	23/31 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	28 MPG	26 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	364.0/434.0 mi.	407.1/548.7 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.0 gal.	17.7 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Acura	Kia
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Front Seatback Storage	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Acura	Kia
Infotainment Display	9.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	8	6
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Acura	Kia
One-Touch Power Windows	1	1
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Acura	Kia
Front Head Room	38.4 in.	40.3 in.
Front Leg Room	41.9 in.	41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	56.6 in.	59.1 in.
Front Hip Room	54.0 in.	55.6 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	4-way
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way

Rearseats

Feature	Acura	Kia
Rear Head Room	38.0 in.	39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.7 in.	41.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.2 in.	58.1 in.
Rear Hip Room	47.4 in.	55.1 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Acura	Kia
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	18 x 7.0 in	17 x 7.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	225/55R H	235/65R17
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Acura	Kia
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Acura	Kia
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Acura ADX and 2025 Kia Sorento.

How does the fuel requirement difference impact running costs?

The 2025 Acura ADX recommends premium unleaded fuel, which is generally more expensive per gallon than the regular unleaded fuel the 2025 Kia Sorento accepts. This difference can lead to higher routine fueling expenses for the Acura owner.

Which crossover is physically bigger overall?

The 2025 Kia Sorento is the larger vehicle based on exterior dimensions, measuring 189.6 inches long and 66.7 inches high, compared to the Acura ADX's length of 185.8 inches and height of 63.8 inches.

Is the performance significantly different between these two crossovers?

Performance is extremely close; the Kia Sorento boasts 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, barely edging out the Acura ADX’s 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque.

What accounts for the large disparity in listed cargo space?

The 2025 Acura ADX lists 24.4 cu ft while the 2025 Kia Sorento lists only 12.6 cu ft, suggesting very different measurement standards (perhaps one includes underfloor storage or seats folded differently).

Does the price difference include significant feature trade-offs?

While we don't have feature lists, the $3,010 price gap suggests the ADX likely includes Acura's signature luxury and technology enhancements that justify its premium positioning over the standard Sorento trim.