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Genesis G90 vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (415 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (96,200 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G90 or Kia Sorento?

Genesis G90 vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Genesis G90

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

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • substantially 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:

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

Kia Sorento is substantially cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 L/100km.

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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 Genesis G90 offers clearly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers a bit more torque with 549 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is visibly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers substantially more boot space – 705 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 337 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento stands well ahead of its rival 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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Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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Genesis G90

The Genesis G90 is the brand's flagship limousine, wrapping passengers in a serene cabin that feels bespoke and quietly confident. It delivers a cultured ride, sumptuous materials and clever tech smarts, all served with an understated swagger that makes rear-seat commuters feel like they've finally arrived.

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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
248 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
368 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,930 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 505 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
415 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
549 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
305 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Kia
Is the Genesis G90 offered with different drivetrains?

The Genesis G90 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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