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Ford Transit Connect vs Kia Sorento - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 46900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Kia Sorento?

Ford Transit Connect

Kia Sorento

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Connect has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20153 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.90 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Connect performs significantly better – achieving up to 118 km, about 63 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 has a convincingly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.40 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls noticeable stronger with 440 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is evident lighter – 1477 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Connect slightly takes the win – 792 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect is decisively ahead 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.

Ford Transit Connect
Kia Sorento

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from about £26,700
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 118 km

Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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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Ford Transit Connect
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
26700 - 41500 £
Price
46900 - 60100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
Curb weight
1855 - 2110 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
-
Width
1855 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.