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Kia Sorento vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Suzuki Vitara?

Kia Sorento vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Suzuki Vitara is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,306 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 371 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Vitara

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 clearly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 133 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is significantly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 330 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara is decisively 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 344 - 426 km
Kia Sorento
Suzuki Vitara

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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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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Kia Sorento
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

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