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Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 125,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Land Rover Range Rover?

Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover

3.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 125,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover uses 2.8 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover offers significantly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 50 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Range Rover

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 Land Rover Range Rover offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Sportage

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: Land Rover Range Rover offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is clearly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,504 kg. The difference is around 952 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers visibly more boot space – 818 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover carries markedly more – 846 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover 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.

from £125,200
Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 115 - 116 km
Kia Sportage
Land Rover Range Rover

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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Kia Sportage
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
125,200 - 275,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
115 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
62 - 267 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,504 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,047 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
645 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
300 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
221 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Land Rover
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