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Kia Sorento vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Renault Kangoo?

Kia Sorento vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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.

Renault Kangoo is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,591 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 170 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is noticeably lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 366 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers barely more boot space – 775 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries a bit more – 685 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento is far ahead 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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Kia Sorento

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 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
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
459 - 610 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
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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