Kia Sorento vs Pontiac Torrent
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Pontiac Torrent
Overview
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,190 | $24,820 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp (best) | 185 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 3.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 75.5 cu ft (best) | 68.6 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,314 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lbs | 3,660 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 112.5 in (best) |
| Length | 189.6 in (best) | 188.8 in |
| Width | 74.8 in (best) | 71.4 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 69.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Pontiac TorrentBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia Sorento | Pontiac Torrent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $32,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $24,820 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $35,090 MSRP | Base $26,815 MSRP |
| 3 | S $37,090 MSRP | GXP $29,420 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $38,290 MSRP | GXP $31,415 MSRP |
| 5 | EX $39,790 MSRP | — |
| 6 | EX $38,890 MSRP | — |
| 7 | EX $40,690 MSRP | — |
| 8 | SX $42,090 MSRP | — |
| 9 | X-Line EX $42,590 MSRP | — |
| 10 | X-Line SX $43,890 MSRP | — |
| 11 | X-Line SX Prestige $46,590 MSRP | — |
| 12 | X-Line SX Prestige $47,190 MSRP | — |
| 13 | X-Line SX Prestige $53,490 MSRP | — |
| 14 | X-Pro SX Prestige $47,590 MSRP | — |
| 15 | EX $48,290 MSRP | — |