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Kia Sorento vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or SsangYong Musso?

Kia Sorento vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • considerably cheaper
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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:

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

SsangYong Musso is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

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.

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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, Kia Sorento is somewhat lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries markedly more – 1,010 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a decisive overall lead 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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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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Reviews Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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myšák2025
20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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