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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • visibly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space

Toyota Corolla Cross

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Cross is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Corolla Cross

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 visibly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is noticeably lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries a bit more – 685 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento is clearly superior 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 £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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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Reviews Toyota Corolla Cross

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Henk
13 Feb 2026, 15:47:52

Very good in terms of power. Less good on sound and getting in because of a protruding dashboard.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
515 - 560 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 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, D
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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