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Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Defender comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Land Rover Defender?
Sportage
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.
Kia Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,695 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Kia Sportage offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 66 km, about 18 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
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 Land Rover Defender offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.
Sportage
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is considerably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 748 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more boot space – 786 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.
When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries noticeably more – 819 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Land Rover Defender is clearly superior overall 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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Land Rover Defender
Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Kia Sportage
Land Rover Defender
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
2,008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Land Rover
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