Compare performance (252 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or SERES 3?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
SERES 3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,963 £.
As for electric range, the SERES 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 301 km, about 246 km more than the Kia Sorento.
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 markedly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 89 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 SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, SERES 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers considerably more boot space – 705 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 705 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries substantially more – 685 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 385 kg.
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.
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 SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.
details
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
|
Price
32,900 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
55 km
|
Electric Range
301 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
87 - 174 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5 - 7
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
|
Curb weight
1,765 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
|
Trunk capacity
0 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,900 mm
|
Width
1,850 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
162 - 685 kg
|
Payload
300 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
|
Power HP
163 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
|
Torque
300 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
|
Power kW
120 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
Model Year
2,020
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Kia
|
Brand
SERES
|