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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more trunk space
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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:

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

Kia Sorento is significantly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

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 visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 60 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is noticeably lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers very slightly more boot space – 742 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries very slightly more – 750 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 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
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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