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Kia Sorento vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Lotus Eletre?

Kia Sorento vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Lotus Eletre

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

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sorento is significantly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,400 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 515 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 630 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 545 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 Sorento is clearly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers marginally more boot space – 705 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Kia Sorento
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Kia Sorento
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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 - 288 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lotus
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