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Hyundai Staria vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Kia Sorento?

Hyundai Staria vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • moderately cheaper
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Kia Sorento

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  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Staria is moderately cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,449 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 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 a bit more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 27 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 Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers a bit more torque with 440 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 73 Nm more.

Staria

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: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is markedly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers somewhat more boot space – 831 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries a bit more – 775 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 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.

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
Hyundai Staria
Kia Sorento

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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 Staria
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 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
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
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