Kia Niro vs SsangYong Korando – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SsangYong Korando has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.50 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the SsangYong Korando performs clearly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 277 km more than the Kia Niro.

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 SsangYong Korando has a barely noticeable edge – offering 190 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SsangYong Korando performs barely noticeable better – reaching 191 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Niro is barely noticeable lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers slightly more room – 551 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs somewhat better – up to 1445 L, which is about 197 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro hardly perceptible takes the win – 466 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

All in all, the Kia Niro shows itself to be secures victory with a clear margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.