Compare the2024 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

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

The Hummer EV SUV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s (6/100,000 vs. 5/100,000).

There are over 2 times as many GMC dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles, Kia is rated lower.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard electric motors produces 364 more horsepower (625 vs. 261) and 7142 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Hummer EV SUV 3X’s standard electric motors produces 569 more horsepower (830 vs. 261) and 11242 lbs.-ft. more torque (11500 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

The Hummer EV SUV can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 298 to 314 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 GMC Hummer EV SUV higher (10 out of 10) than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (7). This means the Hummer EV SUV produces up to 11.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid every 15,000 miles.

The Hummer EV SUV’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Hummer EV SUV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid:

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (305/55R22 vs. 235/55R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Hummer EV SUV 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.

The Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Hummer EV SUV’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 15.9 inches longer than on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (126.7 inches vs. 110.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 8.4 inches wider in the front and 8 inches wider in the rear than on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X’s turning circle is 2.5 feet tighter than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s (35.4 feet vs. 37.9 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV 2 has a 3.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (10.2 vs. 6.9 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Hummer EV SUV 2X/3X Extract’s minimum ground clearance is 9.1 inches higher than on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (16 vs. 6.9 inches).

The front grille of the Hummer EV SUV 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 Hummer EV SUV has 2.2 inches more front headroom, 4.2 inches more front legroom, 4.9 inches more front hip room, 4.8 inches more front shoulder room, 5.1 inches more rear hip room and 5.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 12.6 cubic feet). The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 75.5 cubic feet).

The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s (6000 vs. 2000 pounds).

The Hummer EV SUV uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

On a hot day the Hummer EV SUV’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

When the Hummer EV SUV is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Hummer EV SUV’s Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist 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.