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Audi A5 Avant vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Kia Sorento?

Audi A5 Avant vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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

A5 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 A5 Avant is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,691 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers substantially more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 53 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 Audi A5 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 351 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is considerably 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 A5 Avant delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

A5 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 A5 Avant is only slightly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 229 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant is far ahead 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 £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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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 A5 Avant
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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
150 - 639 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
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

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