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Kia Sorento vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Genesis GV60?

Kia Sorento vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • slightly lighter
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Genesis GV60

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Genesis GV60 is marginally cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 437 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV60 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 506 km more than the Kia Sorento.

GV60

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 Genesis GV60 offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Sorento

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 slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 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
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 km
Kia Sorento
Genesis GV60

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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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Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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Kia Sorento
Genesis GV60

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
455 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Genesis
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