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Kia Sorento vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Kia Sorento vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially 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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is somewhat cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,591 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 505 km more than the Kia Sorento.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 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 noticeably lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is decisively 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.

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ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
Kia Sorento
NIO ET5 Wagon

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Kia Sorento
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
360 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
NIO
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