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Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (20,500 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Bayon or Kia Sorento?

Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Hyundai Bayon

4.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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.

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

Bayon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Bayon is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,500 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Bayon with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Sorento offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Hyundai Bayon takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers considerably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 268 Nm more.

Bayon

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, Hyundai Bayon is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers considerably more boot space – 705 L compared to 411 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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.

from £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in 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
Hyundai Bayon
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Bayon

The Hyundai Bayon slips neatly between city runabout and small SUV, offering surprising practicality and a fresh, confident design that stands out in urban traffic. It's an easy buy for shoppers who want smart packaging, tidy handling and a dash of personality without fuss — a sensible little crossover that makes everyday driving a bit more enjoyable.

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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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Hyundai Bayon
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,500 - 26,200 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
130 - 132 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,200 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
411 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 460 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
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