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BYD Han vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Kia Sorento?

BYD Han vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly 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

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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,855 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers clearly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 466 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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 BYD Han offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Han

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is visibly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han 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 £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
BYD Han
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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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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BYD Han
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
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Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
335 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

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