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Kia Sorento vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Hongqi E-HS9?

Kia Sorento vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Kia Sorento is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,690 £.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 460 km more than the Kia Sorento.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers visibly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 230 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is clearly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 705 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 is far ahead 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 515 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Hongqi
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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