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Kia Sorento vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or NIO ET7?

Kia Sorento vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sorento is clearly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,609 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 529 km more than the Kia Sorento.

ET7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET7 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 365 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 410 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 visibly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more boot space – 705 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 342 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Kia Sorento
NIO ET7

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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Kia Sorento
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
NIO
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