Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.0 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD. 2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T has the higher listed output at 281 hp; 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 52 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T at 421 Nm and 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 616 litres versus 480 litres, a difference of 136 litres. 2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T carries the higher towing rating at 2,268 kg, while 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD is listed at 1,600 kg. 2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T is 115 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T has the lower listed starting price at $39,990, compared with $43,100 for 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD. 2025 Kia Sorento SX 2.5T leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.