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Kia Sorento vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Vauxhall Corsa?

Kia Sorento vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers significantly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 374 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Corsa

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 considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers significantly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers substantially more boot space – 705 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 396 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa comes out clearly 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
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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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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
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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