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GWM ORA 05 vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 05 or Kia Sportage?

GWM ORA 05 vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

GWM ORA 05

  • visibly cheaper
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Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly 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

ORA 05

Costs and Efficiency:

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

GWM ORA 05 is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the GWM ORA 05 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Sportage

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 Kia Sportage offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 160 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the GWM ORA 05 takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

ORA 05

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is only slightly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers markedly more boot space – 587 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries visibly more – 580 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
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GWM ORA 05

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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GWM ORA 05
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
158 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
422 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,833 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
360 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
270 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
GWM
Brand
Kia
Is the GWM ORA 05 offered with different drivetrains?

The GWM ORA 05 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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