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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 70,700 £ ) 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

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

  • very slightly more trunk space
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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 46,900 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,828 £.

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 slightly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 47 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 considerably lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,610 kg. The difference is around 755 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 Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 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
Kia Sorento
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Kia Sorento
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
70,700 - 79,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
278 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
4,925 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,935 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,829 - 1,895 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
540 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
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 - 252 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
170 km/h
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
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