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Aston Martin DBX vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or Kia K4?

Aston Martin DBX vs Kia K4: Key differences

Aston Martin DBX

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • somewhat 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

DBX

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia K4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 144,095 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia K4 uses 5.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

K4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 547 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 635 Nm more.

DBX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia K4 is considerably lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 905 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers somewhat more boot space – 604 L compared to 491 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries markedly more – 710 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 is decisively ahead 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.

from £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
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With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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Aston Martin DBX
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
323 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
491 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
710 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
900 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Kia
Is the Aston Martin DBX offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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