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Jaguar I-Pace vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or Kia Sorento?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • very slightly 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

I-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sorento is clearly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,895 £.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers significantly more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 414 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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 Jaguar I-Pace offers markedly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers markedly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 256 Nm more.

I-Pace

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 moderately lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers very slightly more boot space – 705 L compared to 638 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 241 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 km
Jaguar I-Pace
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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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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Jaguar I-Pace
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
-
Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
444 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
696 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Kia
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