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Kia Sorento vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Kia Sorento vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Trafic Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 263 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Trafic Transporter

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers slightly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 60 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 537 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter comes out modestly 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.

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Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 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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Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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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