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Kia Sorento vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or SsangYong Torres?

Kia Sorento vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly 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:

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 Torres is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers clearly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 407 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Torres

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 visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 101 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 Torres is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 357 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers marginally more boot space – 705 L compared to 703 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries moderately more – 685 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento is narrowly ahead 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
Kia Sorento
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption

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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 Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Kia Sorento
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 207 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
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
552 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 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
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