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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Skoda Kamiq?

Kia Sorento vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Skoda Kamiq

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Kamiq is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Kamiq

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers significantly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Sorento

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, Skoda Kamiq is significantly lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers substantially more boot space – 705 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 305 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 539 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento stands 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.

from £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 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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Skoda Kamiq

The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
121 - 128 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
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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