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Kia Sorento vs Renault Symbioz - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 24400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Renault Symbioz?

Kia Sorento

Renault Symbioz

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Symbioz has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22449 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.

Symbioz

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 has a evident edge – offering 252 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sorento performs barely noticeable better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls noticeable stronger with 440 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm difference.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Renault Symbioz is clearly perceptible lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 496 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers slightly more room – 705 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs slightly better – up to 2077 L, which is about 395 L more than the Renault Symbioz.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento evident takes the win – 685 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 226 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sorento proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sorento is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 7 L
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
Renault Symbioz

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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 Symbioz

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The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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Kia Sorento
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
46900 - 59300 £
Price
24400 - 30700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
4413 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1797 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Max trunk capacity
1682 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
183 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.