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Hyundai i10 vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (14,600 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or Kia Sorento?

Hyundai i10 vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i10

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i10 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i10 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 162 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 i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

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

i10

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is significantly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 859 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers considerably more boot space – 705 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 453 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 262 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
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Hyundai i10

The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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Reviews Hyundai i10

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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

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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Reviews Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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myšák2025
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
14,600 - 19,000 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Length
-
Width
1,680 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i10 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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