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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Skoda Karoq?

Kia Sorento vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Skoda Karoq is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,795 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Karoq

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 noticeably more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers a bit more torque with 440 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is noticeably lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries moderately more – 685 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 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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The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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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