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Kia Sorento vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Kia Sorento vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • barely more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally 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:

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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is only slightly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery Sport with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers barely more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 3 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Discovery Sport

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 Land Rover Discovery Sport offers marginally more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers a bit more torque with 540 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is marginally lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries barely more – 685 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento shows a few small advantages 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
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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
95 - 187 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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
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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