Porsche Macan vs Kia Sorento
What's the difference?

Porsche Macan

$97,888 - $166,950

2024 price

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Kia Sorento

$33,990 - $82,990

2025 price

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Summary

2024 Porsche Macan

2025 Kia Sorento

By Andrew Chesterton

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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1.6L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

16.2 kWh/100km

16.1 kWh/100km

Electric range

654 km

68 km

Battery capacity

100.00 kWh

14.40 kWh

Seating

Likes

Awesome ride and handing
Big battery means big range
Turbo acceleration is ridiculous

Superb comfort and features
Family focused practicality
Easy-going driving experience

Dislikes

Big price jump from ICE
Lacks fizz and emotion
Ergonomic quirks in the cabin

Price vs value equation doesn't add up
Limited electric driving range
No curtain airbags in the third row

2024 Porsche Macan Summary

This might be the biggest gamble in Porsche's history. It's the latest version of its best-selling car, the Porsche Macan, only this one has a very big difference.

You see, this time, it’s all-electric. There is not an internal-combustion engine (ICE) in sight. And that makes climbing into an entry-level Macan significantly more expensive than ever before.

So, will this bold shift help or hinder the Macan in Australia? And is this the country’s best all-electric SUV?

There’s only one way find out.

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2025 Kia Sorento Summary

The plug-in hybrid market is slowly but surely gaining traction in Australia, and Kia has thrown its hat into the ring with the flagship Sorento GT-Line PHEV AWD.

This top-spec seven-seat large SUV pairs family friendly practicality with the promise of lower emissions and petrol savings, at least, in theory.

So, is it the right blend of convenience, space and efficiency for busy families looking to dip a toe into electrification? That’s exactly what my family and I have been finding out.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Porsche Macan 2025 Kia Sorento

Verdict

There is no doubting the substance of the Porsche Macan Electric. Its ride, steering and poise make it a joy to drive on twisting roads, and it ticks the practicality boxes, too.

The only lingering question is whether enough people are ready to make the all-electric switch. Only then will we know if Porsche's Macan gamble has paid off.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

The Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV is a sumptuously equipped seven-seater that delivers comfort, tech and an easy-going drive. It presents well on the surface, and for the right buyer (one who can make the most of its plug-in capabilities ) it could be a smart, low-emissions option for family life.

But for all its polish, it doesn’t quite do enough to justify itself as the best Sorento in the range. The electric-only driving range isn’t especially generous, and the higher price tag , combined with its lower towing capacity, may leave some families wondering whether the diesel variant is the more practical choice.

It’s not a bad car by any means, but the flagship GT-Line PHEV feels more like a stepping stone than a standout.

Porsche Macan vs Kia Sorento What's the difference?

Summary

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Verdict

Verdict

Porsche Macan vs Kia Sorento
What's the difference?