2016 Honda Pilot vs. 2016 Kia Sorento: Which Should You Buy? - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
While the Sorento’s base price is significantly lower than the Pilot’s, remember you’ll have to pay extra for the Sorento’s available third-row seat ($28,300). The Pilot also has the edge in cargo capacity and standard horsepower, but the... In terms of available technology, the Sorento lacks the Pilot’s rear-seat entertainment system, but Kia’s SUV does offer a 360-degree parking camera system. On the road, test drivers report that both the Pilot and Sorento ride comfortably and have poised handling in turns. Several note that the Sorento’s base 2. 4-liter four-cylinder engine feels underpowered, but they report that power is plentiful with the available turbocharged four-cylinder and V6 engines. Inside, critics are impressed with the premium materials used in both the Pilot and Sorento, and they appreciate the space and comfort provided in the first two rows of seats. In the Sorento’s available third row, reviewers say that space is tight and only suitable for children. Due to very favorable reviews from the automotive press, the 2016 Honda Pilot currently ranks first in the class with an overall score of 8. 8, while the 2016 Kia Sorento’s overall score of 8. 5 puts it in fourth place. Source: usnews.rankingsandreviews.com
