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Kia Sorento vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Suzuki Jimny?

Kia Sorento vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Jimny

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

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.

Suzuki Jimny is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers substantially more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers significantly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries considerably more – 685 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 415 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento stands well ahead of its rival 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
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Kia Sorento
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Suzuki
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