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Kia Sorento vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or SERES 5?

Kia Sorento vs SERES 5: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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SERES 5

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Kia Sorento is somewhat cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,828 £.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 375 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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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 SERES 5 offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers substantially more torque with 940 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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, Kia Sorento is markedly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers considerably more boot space – 705 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 338 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries substantially more – 685 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 is decisively 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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SERES 5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 430 km
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SERES 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
375 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SERES
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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