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Jeep Renegade vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or Kia Sorento?

Jeep Renegade vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Jeep Renegade

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Kia Sorento

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  • a bit more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially 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

Renegade

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Jeep Renegade is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,648 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Renegade uses 2.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 55 km, about 19 km more than the Jeep Renegade.

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 288 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Renegade is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Renegade

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, Jeep Renegade is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers substantially more boot space – 705 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 354 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries slightly more – 685 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Renegade stands out in the key areas 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 £26,700
Renegade

Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 36 km
Jeep Renegade
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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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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Jeep Renegade
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,236 mm
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

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