Kia Sorento vs Tesla Model Y

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 22.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tesla Model Y, priced at Rs. 50.89 Lakh. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 1.49 kWh battery producing 190bhp@3800rpm and the Model Y a 60 kWh battery with a top speed of 201 Km/h. If you're deciding between the Sorento and Model Y, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability.

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Sorento vs Model Y Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoTesla Model Y
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.99 LakhRs. 50.89 Lakh
Range Not Available500 km/charge
Battery capacity 1.49 kWh60 kWh
Charging time Not Available175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Max power 190bhp@3800rpmNot Available
Top speed Not Available201 Km/h

Sorento vs Model Y Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater DieselTesla Model Y Premium RWD
Rating
2 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tesla
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 50.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,SedanAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp@3800rpm Not Available
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox Not Available Single Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Tesla Model Y Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size Not Available 255/45 R19
Boot Space Not Available 822 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 138 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Not Available Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 98,444 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance Rs. 1.93 Lakh Model Y Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2151 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
2.2 CRDi
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
1.49 kWh
60 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent magnet synchronous
Max Power
190bhp@3800rpm
Not Available
Range
Not Available
500 km/charge
Max Torque
440Nm@2750rpm
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1921 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco, Sport, Smart + Terrain (Mud, Snow, Sand)
Not Available
Charging Time
Not Available
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
10.1 Sec
5.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
201 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack and Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8
6.065 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
4
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
2138 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
Not Available
822 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
116 Litre Frunk Space
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
138 mm
Length*Width*Height
4810*1900*1700 mm3
4790*2129*1624 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2890 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
167 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
9
Adjustable Steering
4
5
Android Auto
3
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
3
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
116 Litre Frunk Space
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
16 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
8.0
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
2
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front, Rear & Side
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Not Available
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
Not Available
9
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
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