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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
26700 - 41500 £
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Price
46900 - 60100 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
118 km
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Electric Range
55 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
11 - 153 g/km
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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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 - 5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
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Curb weight
1855 - 2110 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
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Length
4500 - 4868 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Height
1856 - 1860 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
602 - 792 kg
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Power HP
194 - 252 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 350 Nm
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Kia
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The Ford Transit Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.