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Kia Sorento vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or SsangYong Korando?

Kia Sorento vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

SsangYong Korando is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers clearly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 284 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Korando

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 clearly 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 Kia Sorento is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers somewhat 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, SsangYong Korando is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 338 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento sits just ahead overall 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
Kia Sorento
SsangYong Korando

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SsangYong Korando

The 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.

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Kia Sorento
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
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