Compare performance (252 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or SEAT Ateca?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
SEAT Ateca has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21772 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 102 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 SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs barely noticeable better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls a bit stronger with 440 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Kia Sorento offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, SEAT Ateca is evident lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly perceptible more room – 705 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs evident better – up to 2077 L, which is about 473 L more than the SEAT Ateca.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento evident takes the win – 685 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.
The Kia Sorento sits well ahead of its rival 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.
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.
detailsThe SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.
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Price
46900 - 59300 £
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Price
25100 - 36900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
55 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
37 - 174 g/km
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co2
129 - 144 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
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Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
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Trunk capacity
510 L
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Length
4810 - 4815 mm
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Length
4381 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1601 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
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Max trunk capacity
1604 L
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
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Payload
516 - 525 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
194 - 252 HP
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Power HP
116 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
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Max Speed
183 km/h
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Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
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Torque
367 - 440 Nm
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
142 - 185 kW
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
SEAT
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The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.