Compare the2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E VS 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

The Mustang Mach-E has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Mustang Mach-E and the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Mustang Mach-E’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid runs out after 100,000 miles.

There are almost 4 times as many Ford dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Mustang Mach-E’s warranty.

The Mustang Mach-E’s standard electric motor produces 5 more horsepower (266 vs. 261) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (317 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Mustang Mach-E eAWD’s standard electric motors produces 5 more horsepower (266 vs. 261) and 170 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Mustang Mach-E ER’s standard electric motor produces 29 more horsepower (290 vs. 261) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (317 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD’s standard electric motors produces 85 more horsepower (346 vs. 261) and 170 lbs.-ft. more torque (428 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition’s optional electric motors produces 219 more horsepower (480 vs. 261) and 376 lbs.-ft. more torque (634 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Mustang Mach-E gets better mileage than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid running on electricity:

			MPGe
Mustang Mach-E
	RWD	Electric Motor	110 city/96 hwy
		ER Electric Motor	104 city/90 hwy
	AWD	CA Route 1 Electric Motors	105 city/91 hwy
		Electric Motors	99 city/86 hwy
		ER Electric Motors	97 city/84 hwy
		GT Electric Motors	90 city/77 hwy
		Performance Edition Electric Motors	88 city/75 hwy
Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
	AWD	Electric Motor	83 city/75 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Mustang Mach-E gets better mileage than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid running its gasoline engine:

			MPGe
Mustang Mach-E
	RWD	Electric Motor	110 city/96 hwy
		ER Electric Motor	104 city/90 hwy
	AWD	CA Route 1 Electric Motors	105 city/91 hwy
		Electric Motors	99 city/86 hwy
		ER Electric Motors	97 city/84 hwy
		GT Electric Motors	90 city/77 hwy
		Performance Edition Electric Motors	88 city/75 hwy
Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
			MPG
	AWD	1.6 turbo 4-cyl. Hybrid	35 city/33 hwy

The Mustang Mach-E can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 224 to 312 miles. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 32 miles.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ford Mustang Mach-E higher (10 out of 10) than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (7). This means the Mustang Mach-E produces up to 11.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Mustang Mach-E’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid:

	Mustang Mach-E	Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition	Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	15.2 inches	12.8 inches

For better traction, the Mustang Mach-E GT’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (245/45R20 vs. 235/55R19).

The Mustang Mach-E GT’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Mustang Mach-E GT has standard 20-inch wheels. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The Mustang Mach-E offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Mustang Mach-E’s wheelbase is 6.7 inches longer than on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (117.5 inches vs. 110.8 inches).

The Mustang Mach-E is 3.8 inches shorter than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, making the Mustang Mach-E easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the Mustang Mach-E uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Mustang Mach-E has a much larger cargo volume than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid with its rear seat up (34.4 vs. 12.6 cubic feet).

The Mustang Mach-E Premium/CA RT 1/GT’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

If the windows are left open on the Mustang Mach-E the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Mustang Mach-E’s exterior PIN entry system. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system.

The Mustang Mach-E’s optional Active Park Assist 2.0 can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Mustang Mach-E is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Mustang Mach-E will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Mustang Mach-E will retain 45.8% to 46.58% of its original price after five years, while the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid only retains 45.04% to 45.21%.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Mustang Mach-E as the 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has never been chosen.