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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Superb Combi - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 35200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Skoda Superb Combi?

Kia Sorento

Skoda Superb Combi

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Superb Combi has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11649 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Superb Combi manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 1.60 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi performs convincingly better – achieving up to 137 km, about 82 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Superb Combi

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 Skoda Superb Combi has a slight edge – offering 265 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Superb Combi performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 440 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Skoda Superb Combi is to a small extent lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers slight more room – 705 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2077 L, which is about 157 L more than the Skoda Superb Combi.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento slightly takes the win – 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 sits 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.

Kia Sorento
Skoda Superb Combi

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from about £35,200
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
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 km

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
46900 - 59300 £
Price
35200 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
1575 - 1853 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
4902 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Max trunk capacity
1920 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
183 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.