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Citroen Spacetourer vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Kia Sorento?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia Sorento

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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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

Spacetourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen Spacetourer is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Spacetourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 351 km, about 296 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 Kia Sorento offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 3 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.

Spacetourer

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: Citroen Spacetourer offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is very slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers clearly more boot space – 2,011 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 1,306 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries noticeably more – 914 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer 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.

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Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 219 - 351 km
Citroen Spacetourer
Kia Sorento

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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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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Citroen Spacetourer
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 44,900 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 914 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia
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