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Kia Sorento vs Toyota Yaris - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (252 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Toyota Yaris?

Kia Sorento

Toyota Yaris

3.6 (2 Reviews)
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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 Yaris has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

Yaris

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 Toyota Yaris has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 280 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs noticeable better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls a bit stronger with 440 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is convincingly lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 765 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more room – 705 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 419 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs clearly better – up to 2077 L, which is about 1142 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento evident takes the win – 685 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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 Yaris

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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 Yaris

3.6 (2 Reviews)
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The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Kia Sorento
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
46900 - 59300 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
37 - 174 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
183 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
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.