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Kia Sorento vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Subaru BRZ?

Kia Sorento vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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

Subaru BRZ is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

BRZ

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 moderately more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 468 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 281 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento is far 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 £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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Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
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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