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Kia Sorento vs GWM HAVAL H6 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 243 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 27,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or GWM HAVAL H6?

Kia Sorento vs GWM HAVAL H6: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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GWM HAVAL H6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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:

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

GWM HAVAL H6 is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,400 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the GWM HAVAL H6 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

HAVAL H6

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 Kia Sorento offers a bit more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 243 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the GWM HAVAL H6 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM HAVAL H6 delivers slightly more torque with 530 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Sorento

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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, GWM HAVAL H6 is only slightly lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 560 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries significantly more – 685 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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Reviews Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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myšák2025
20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Reviews GWM HAVAL H6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Daniela Luna
4 Mar 2026, 21:48:06

I've almost had it a year and it's truly powerful on the road, very stable — the driver aids make me feel super safe. In the city it moves around very well and the fuel economy is notable. I use it both on highways and in town and it's genuinely useful.

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GWM HAVAL H6

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
27,400 - 29,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
560 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,886 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
243 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
530 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
179 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Kia
Brand
GWM
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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