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Kia Sorento vs Maxus Mifa 9 comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 59,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Maxus Mifa 9?

Kia Sorento vs Maxus Mifa 9: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Maxus Mifa 9

  • considerably more electric range
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Maxus Mifa 9 costs 59,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,257 £.

As for electric range, the Maxus Mifa 9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 385 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Mifa 9

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 Sorento offers very slightly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Maxus Mifa 9 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 90 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is clearly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,385 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 239 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maxus Mifa 9 is slightly 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 £59,100
Mifa 9

Maxus Mifa 9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 245 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 - 440 km
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Maxus Mifa 9

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
59,100 - 71,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
430 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,385 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
5,270 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,017 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
485 - 615 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
180 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maxus
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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