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Audi A7 vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Kia Sorento?

Audi A7 vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Audi A7

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Kia Sorento

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  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly 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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sorento is moderately cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A7 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 68 km, about 13 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers substantially more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is marginally lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries slightly more – 685 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
Audi A7
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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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 A7
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 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, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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