Compare performance (136 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (31600 £ vs 30200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Kia Sportage?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Kia Sportage has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1458 £.
As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 233 km, about 167 km more than the Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage has a convincingly edge – offering 288 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls clearly stronger with 380 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
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 Sportage offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Kia Sportage is barely noticeable lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.
When it comes to payload, BYD ETP3 clearly perceptible takes the win – 780 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.
The Kia Sportage holds a narrow 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.
The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.
detailsThe Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Price
31600 £
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Price
30200 - 47100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
233 km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1640 kg
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Curb weight
1552 - 1896 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
4460 mm
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Length
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Width
1720 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Height
1875 mm
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
3500 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
780 kg
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 HP
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
100 km/h
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Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 kW
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Kia
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The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.