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Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • moderately more power
  • only slightly more efficient

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.

Kia Sorento is somewhat cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,851 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sorento offers barely more range – reaching up to 55 km, about 1 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers moderately more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers a bit more torque with 440 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is very slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers barely more boot space – 705 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries only slightly more – 685 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento comes out clearly ahead 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
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Kia Sorento
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Hyundai
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