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Kia Niro vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or SsangYong Torres?

Kia Niro vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Niro is a bit cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Torres

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Torres offers clearly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers clearly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 74 Nm more.

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is only slightly lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers clearly more boot space – 703 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries somewhat more – 552 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres is clearly superior overall 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
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Kia Niro

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Reviews Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
451 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
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Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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