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Audi A4 Limousine vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Kia Sorento?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Kia Sorento

  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A4 Limousine is noticeably cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,049 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Audi A4 Limousine offers marginally more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers barely more torque with 440 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

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 Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a decisive overall lead 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Audi A4 Limousine
Kia Sorento

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Audi A4 Limousine
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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