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Aiways U6 vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aiways U6 or Kia Sorento?

Aiways U6 vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Aiways U6

  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

U6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Aiways U6 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,010 £.

As for electric range, the Aiways U6 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 350 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aiways U6 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers markedly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U6 is marginally lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aiways U6 has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£41,295
U6

Aiways U6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 405 km
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Aiways U6
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
405 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Aiways
Brand
Kia
Is the Aiways U6 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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