2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2022 Chevy Equinox

Shopping for the highest quality mid-size SUVs in the Jackson area? It’s likely that your search will inevitably come down to two options: the Kia Sorento vs. Chevy Equinox. Both models undeniably offer high-end features, however, the Kia Sorento stands out amongst the competition with its greater cargo capacity, superior towing capabilities, and its third-row seating. Find out more about how the 2021 Kia Sorento and 2022 Chevrolet Equinox size up against each other in our side-by-side SUV comparison. 

Kia Sorento vs. Chevy Equinox: Towing Capabilities

As its done time and time again, the Kia Sorento simply delivers more impressive towing capacities than the Chevrolet Equinox: 

2021 Kia Sorento

• Base Towing: 2,000 lbs
• Maximum Towing: 3,500 lbs

2022 Chevrolet Equinox

• Base Towing: 1,500 lbs

With the 281-hp 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine, it comes as no surprise that the Sorento dominates in the towing category. The top Equinox engine is a 1.5 L 4-cylinder engine which tops out at 170 hp.

Kia Sorento vs. Chevy Equinox: Cargo Capacity

One of the biggest perks of owning an SUV is having plentiful cargo space, and it’s a factor worth considering in any mid-size SUV comparison. Whether you’re hauling cargo for a trip across MS, bringing sports gear to the kid’s practices, or bringing back groceries from Flowood, the 2021 Kia Sorento offers a larger cargo capacity to accommodate your travels: 

2021 Kia Sorento

• Headroom in First/Second Rows: without Panoramic Sunroof: 40.3/39.1 cubic inches
• Shoulder Room in First/Second Rows: 59.0/58.0 cubic inches
• Total Interior Volume: 121.3 cubic feet

2022 Chevrolet Equinox

• Headroom in First/Second Rows: 40 inches/38.5 cubic inches
• Shoulder Room in First/Second Rows: 57.2 inches/55.5 cubic inches
• Total Interior Volume: 63.9 cubic feet

Kia Sorento vs. Chevy Equinox: Passenger Seating

The biggest difference between the Kia Sorento vs. Chevy Equinox is seating. The Kia Sorento provides standard third-row seating for seven, whereas the Chevrolet Equinox only provides two rows of seating for five. If you have big pets, a large social circle, or a growing family, the Kia Sorento is the best choice for your Madison drives.

Purchase the 2021 Kia Sorento at Wilson KIA Today!

Interested in purchasing the Kia Sorento, a midsize SUV that stands out proudly from the rest of our Wilson KIA inventory? Then visit us in Brandon for a test drive today! Have any further questions about how the Kia Sorento compares to the rest of our available SUV models? Contact us today and we’ll be happy to clear up any confusion!