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Audi A4 Avant vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Kia Sorento?

Audi A4 Avant vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly 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

A4 Avant

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.

Audi A4 Avant is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,063 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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 Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

A4 Avant

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, Audi A4 Avant is moderately lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more boot space – 705 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries moderately more – 685 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is clearly superior overall 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 £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Kia Sorento

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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Audi A4 Avant have?

The Audi A4 Avant is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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