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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 31600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • convincingly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker from 0–100 km/h

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • convincingly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

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 Transporter has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15242 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 3.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.40 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs convincingly better – achieving up to 349 km, about 294 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Proace Transporter

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.10 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls a bit stronger with 440 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 70 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 slightly more seating capacity – 7 vs 6.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1656 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Transporter significantly takes the win – 1323 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 638 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter 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.

Kia Sorento
Toyota Proace Transporter

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from about £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.8 - 23.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 221 - 349 km

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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Kia Sorento
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
46900 - 60100 £
Price
31600 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
221 - 349 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1855 - 2110 kg
Curb weight
1656 - 2100 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
-
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6600 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
955 - 1323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, 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 - 252 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

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