Toyota Highlander 2026 vs Kia Sorento 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
Kia Sorento 2026 costs about 4,254 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Toyota Highlander 2026 | Kia Sorento 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 112,087 SAR (1,868 SAR per month) | 107,833 SAR (1,797 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 3,516 SAR | 3,406 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,220 SAR – 8,050 SAR | 2,872 SAR – 7,179 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 115,830 SAR (72%) | 97,498 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 69 | 67 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 161,000 SAR – 187,796 SAR ~ | 143,581 SAR – 201,975 SAR |
| Used market price | 93,000 – 100,000 SAR (2021) | 106,000 – 141,800 SAR (2024) |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 265 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 8 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 km/L | 12.8 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,950 mm | 4,815 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,815 mm |
| Boot capacity | 456 L | 616 L |
| Weight | 1,985 kg | 1,770 kg |
| Ground clearance | 203 mm | 176 mm |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Toyota Highlander 2026 or Kia Sorento 2026?
Kia Sorento 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 143,581 SAR versus 161,000 SAR for Toyota Highlander 2026 — a difference of about 17,419 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Kia Sorento 2026 costs roughly 3,406 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 3,516 SAR for Toyota Highlander 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Toyota Highlander 2026 between 3,220 SAR and 8,050 SAR, and Kia Sorento 2026 between 2,872 SAR and 7,179 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Toyota Highlander 2026 scores 69/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 67/100 for Kia Sorento 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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