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Hyundai Nexo vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Kia Sorento?

Hyundai Nexo vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sorento is noticeably cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,037 £.

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 somewhat more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers visibly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is marginally lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 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
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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 Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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