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Kia Sorento vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Renault Express?

Kia Sorento vs Renault Express: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Express

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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.

Renault Express is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Renault Express with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Express

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 Kia Sorento offers significantly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 559 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries barely more – 700 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Kia Sorento
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
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