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Kia Sorento vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Peugeot Rifter?

Kia Sorento vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,017 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Rifter

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 significantly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 357 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries somewhat more – 814 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Kia Sorento
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Peugeot
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