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Kia Sorento vs SsangYong Korando - Differences and prices compared

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?

Kia Sorento

SsangYong Korando

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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.

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.

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 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.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 7 L
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
SsangYong Korando

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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

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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
46900 - 59300 £
Price
27000 - 42000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.80 kWh
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1840 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
4450 - 4465 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1620 - 1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Max trunk capacity
1248 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.40 s
Max Speed
183 km/h
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
1497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
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.