Compare the2025 Ford Mustang Mach-EVS 2024 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 and rear 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, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Mustang Mach-E, with its five-star roll-over rating, is 6.4% to 7.3% less likely to roll over than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, which received a four-star rating.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E (built after August 2024) has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has not yet been fully evaluated by the IIHS for 2024.

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 11 more horsepower (272 vs. 261) and 129 lbs.-ft. more torque (387 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 129 lbs.-ft. more torque (387 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 64 more horsepower (325 vs. 261) and 242 lbs.-ft. more torque (500 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 104 more horsepower (365 vs. 261) and 242 lbs.-ft. more torque (500 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Mustang Mach-E GT Performance/Rally’s standard electric motors produces 219 more horsepower (480 vs. 261) and 442 lbs.-ft. more torque (700 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Mustang Mach-E ER electric motor is faster than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid:

As tested in Motor Trend the Mustang Mach-E ER eAWD electric motors is faster than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (base engine):

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

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

The Mustang Mach-E can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 240 to 320 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:

The Mustang Mach-E stops much shorter than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid:

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’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s (55% to 45%). This gives the Mustang Mach-E more stable handling and braking.

The Mustang Mach-E GT handles at .86 G’s, while the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Prestige pulls only .81 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Mustang Mach-E GT executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2 seconds quicker than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Prestige (25.9 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.9 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

The Mustang Mach-E Select/Premium 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 .2 inches more front headroom, 1.9 inches more front legroom and .3 inches more rear headroom than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

The Mustang Mach-E has a much larger cargo volume than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid with its rear seat up (29.7 vs. 12.6 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Mustang Mach-E easier. The Mustang Mach-E’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 30.6 inches, while the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s liftover is 31.7 inches.

The Mustang Mach-E 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 Mustang Mach-E’s optional 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.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, based on reliability, safety and performance.

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.