Compare performance (252 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 27000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or SsangYong Korando?
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.
SsangYong Korando has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19886 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.50 L. The difference is about 5.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando performs decisively better – achieving up to 339 km, about 284 km more than the Kia Sorento.
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 has a noticeable edge – offering 252 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the SsangYong Korando performs slight better – reaching 191 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls a bit stronger with 440 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Kia Sorento offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, SsangYong Korando is clearly perceptible lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 338 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers distinct more room – 705 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs distinct better – up to 2077 L, which is about 829 L more than the SsangYong Korando.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento distinct takes the win – 685 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.
The Kia Sorento proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sorento is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
46900 - 59300 £
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Price
27000 - 42000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.80 kWh
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Electric Range
55 km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
37 - 174 g/km
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
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Curb weight
1517 - 1840 kg
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
4810 - 4815 mm
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Length
4450 - 4465 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1870 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1620 - 1645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
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Max trunk capacity
1248 L
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
194 - 252 HP
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.40 s
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Max Speed
183 km/h
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
367 - 440 Nm
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
142 - 185 kW
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
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Engine capacity
1497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2021 - 2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
SsangYong
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The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.