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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Skoda Superb Combi?

Kia Sorento vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • only slightly more trunk space

Skoda Superb Combi

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Superb Combi is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers considerably more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 82 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Superb Combi

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 Skoda Superb Combi offers barely more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers marginally more torque with 440 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 40 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 Superb Combi is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers only slightly more boot space – 705 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries somewhat more – 685 kg compared to 584 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi 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.

from £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 km
Kia Sorento
Skoda Superb Combi

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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 Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Kia Sorento
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,902 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
232 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
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