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Kia Sorento vs VW Amarok - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (252 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 43200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or VW Amarok?
Sorento
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW Amarok has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3640 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 7 L per 100 km.
Amarok
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 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 252 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.80 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
In terms of top speed, the VW Amarok performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Amarok pulls noticeable stronger with 600 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.
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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 evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Kia Sorento is clearly perceptible lighter – 1855 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.
When it comes to payload, VW Amarok evident takes the win – 983 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 298 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Kia Sorento proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sorento is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £46,900
Kia Sorento
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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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VW Amarok
The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.
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Kia Sorento
VW Amarok
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
46900 - 59300 £
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Price
43200 - 64100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
55 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
37 - 174 g/km
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Pickup
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
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Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4810 - 4815 mm
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Length
5350 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1910 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Height
1871 - 1884 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
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Payload
883 - 983 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
194 - 252 HP
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Power HP
170 - 240 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
183 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
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Torque
367 - 440 Nm
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
142 - 185 kW
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Power kW
125 - 177 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
VW
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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.