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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Toyota Proace City?

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly 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.

Toyota Proace City is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,507 £.

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

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 288 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Proace City

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 significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 152 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 Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 489 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers visibly more boot space – 912 L compared to 705 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries slightly more – 829 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Kia Sorento
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Kia Sorento
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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