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Kia Sorento vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Maserati Levante?

Kia Sorento vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,576 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers noticeably more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 140 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers a bit more boot space – 705 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries slightly more – 685 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento is clearly superior 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
Kia Sorento
Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption

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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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Maserati Levante

The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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Kia Sorento
Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

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
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
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Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
316 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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 - 288 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maserati
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