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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Proace Max - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 35500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Toyota Proace Max?

Kia Sorento

Toyota Proace Max

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Max has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35500 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11330 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Max with 7.30 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max performs decisively better – achieving up to 424 km, about 369 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 Toyota Proace Max has a minimal edge – offering 279 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sorento performs slightly better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Max tops out at 161 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace Max pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 450 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 3.

In curb weight, Kia Sorento is a bit lighter – 1855 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Max performs significantly better – up to 17000 L, which is about 14923 L more than the Kia Sorento.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Max clearly takes the win – 1460 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 775 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be barely ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 7 L
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Kia Sorento
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
46900 - 59300 £
Price
35500 - 61000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
7.3 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.20 kWh
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2790 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
5413 - 6363 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
2050 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
710 - 1460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
183 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 161 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.