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Kia Sorento vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Kia Sportage?

Kia Sorento vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • a bit more trunk space

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sportage offers slightly more range – reaching up to 66 km, about 11 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sportage

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 Kia Sportage offers a bit more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers moderately more torque with 440 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 60 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 Sportage is moderately lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers a bit more boot space – 705 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries somewhat more – 685 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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.

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Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 66 km
Kia Sorento
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Kia Sorento
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
100 - 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 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Kia
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