2025 Honda Ridgeline vs 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

$40,150 · Crossover

$47,990 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline blasts into the segment with a robust 280 horsepower and standard All-Wheel Drive, appealing to those who prioritize immediate truck-like utility, albeit returning a combined 21 MPG. Contrast this with the sophisticated 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, which flaunts superior efficiency, achieving a stellar 33 combined MPG alongside a valuable 30 miles of pure electric driving capability. While the Ridgeline offers greater exterior bulk at 210.2 inches long, the Sorento PHEV compensates with significantly more protected cargo space at 12.6 cubic feet versus the Ridgeline's 7.3 cubic feet. The Sorento PHEV demands a higher initial investment, costing $47,990 compared to the Ridgeline's $40,150 MSRP, but its 12 MPG advantage over the entire 21 MPG rating of the Honda makes a strong long-term case for efficiency-minded buyers.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid's 30 miles of electric range drastically cuts down on daily gasoline use for city commuters.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

The Sorento offers greater protected cargo capacity at 12.6 cubic feet and a slightly less bulky footprint than the Ridgeline.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Honda Ridgeline

The Ridgeline appeals more to driving enthusiasts with a higher horsepower output of 280 hp and more torque at 262 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 Honda Ridgeline

The Ridgeline is the clear value winner, sporting a $7,840 lower MSRP while offering more conventional power.

Choose the Honda Ridgeline if...

You require the higher output of 280 horsepower for towing or spirited driving.
You must save $7,840 upfront, as the MSRP is only $40,150.
You prefer the robustness of a truck architecture, even if cargo space is smaller at 7.3 cu ft.

Choose the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid if...

Maximizing fuel economy is paramount, with a 33 combined MPG rating.
You utilize the 30 miles of all-electric range for daily driving duties.
You need more enclosed storage, benefiting from 12.6 cu ft of cargo capacity.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Honda Ridgeline	Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
Length	210.2"	189.6"
Width	78.6"	74.8"
Height	70.8"	66.9"
Wheelbase	125.2"	110.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Honda	Kia
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front 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	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Honda	Kia
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	1.6 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	plug-in hybrid
Horsepower	280 hp @ 6000 rpm	261 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm	258 lb-ft
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Honda	Kia
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Honda	Kia
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	18/24 MPG	33/34 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	33 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	351.0/468.0 mi.	409.2/421.6 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 gal.	12.4 gal.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	—	77/71 MPGe
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	—	74 MPGe
EPA Electric Driving Range	—	30 mi.
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	—	45
Charging Time (240V)	—	3.4 hr.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	—	SAE J1772

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Honda	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	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Honda	Kia
Infotainment Display	9.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	215W	—
Speaker System	7	6
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Honda	Kia
One-Touch Power Windows	2	1
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Honda	Kia
Front Head Room	40.1 in.	40.3 in.
Front Leg Room	40.9 in.	41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	62.0 in.	59.1 in.
Front Hip Room	59.1 in.	55.6 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Driver Seat Heating	—	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	—	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	Honda	Kia
Rear Head Room	38.8 in.	39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	36.7 in.	40.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	61.5 in.	58.1 in.
Rear Hip Room	56.6 in.	55.1 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Honda	Kia
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	18 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	245/60R	235/55R19
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Size	—	19 x 7.5 in

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	Honda	Kia
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	—
EV Battery Warranty	—	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	10 yr./ 100000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Honda Ridgeline and 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

How does the fuel economy difference impact long-term ownership?

The Sorento PHEV achieves 33 combined MPG versus the Ridgeline's 21 combined MPG, providing a 12 MPG advantage. This substantial difference, combined with 30 miles of electric-only driving, results in significantly lower running costs for the Kia over time.

Which vehicle offers better raw performance metrics?

The Honda Ridgeline has the edge in raw power, delivering 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque compared to the Sorento PHEV's 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Both utilize AWD, but the Honda provides that power through a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Is the Honda Ridgeline significantly larger than the Kia Sorento PHEV?

Yes, the Ridgeline is physically larger in nearly every dimension, measuring 210.2 inches in length compared to the Sorento's 189.6 inches. The Honda is also wider by 3.8 inches, which might affect maneuverability in tight city spaces.

How does the cargo area compare between these two crossovers?

The Kia Sorento PHEV provides superior protected cargo volume, offering 12.6 cubic feet, which is considerably more than the Ridgeline's 7.3 cubic feet. However, the Ridgeline's utility is often tied to its open bed capabilities, which this specification does not detail.

What is the price difference between the two models?

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid carries an MSRP of $47,990, making it $7,840 more expensive than the 2025 Honda Ridgeline, which starts at $40,150.