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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Toyota Corolla?

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Corolla

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 clearly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more boot space – 705 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 344 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
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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