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Kia Sorento vs Suzuki Vitara - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 129 HP), boot space and price (46000 £ vs 23600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Suzuki Vitara?

Kia Sorento

Suzuki Vitara

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Vitara has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23600 £, while the Kia Sorento costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 22449 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

Vitara @ Suzuki Motor Corporation

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 clearly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sorento performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 201 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls convincingly stronger with 440 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm difference.

Sorento @ Kia Corporation

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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is clearly lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1854 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers decisively more room – 705 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs convincingly better – up to 2100 L, which is about 980 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento decisively takes the win – 684 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 284 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £46,000
Sorento @ Kia Corporation

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 - 7.2 L
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
Suzuki Vitara

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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 Vitara

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The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Kia Sorento
Suzuki Vitara
Sorento @ Kia Corporation
Vitara @ Suzuki Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
46000 - 59300 £
Price
23600 - 30900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7.2 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
113 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1854 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
1255 - 1395 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
4185 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2100 L
Max trunk capacity
1046 - 1120 L
Payload
455 - 684 kg
Payload
375 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
110 - 129 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 12.7 s
Max Speed
183 - 201 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
81 - 95 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
1373 - 1462 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.