Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia Sportage has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 61900 £. That’s a price difference of around 31723 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Range Rover Velar manages with 4.80 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
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 Range Rover Velar has a convincingly edge – offering 404 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover Velar pulls convincingly stronger with 650 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia Sportage is clearly perceptible lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2003 kg. The difference is around 451 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers barely noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs evident better – up to 1776 L, which is about 418 L more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover Velar slight takes the win – 587 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.
Overall, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.
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.
detailsThe Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
61900 - 87400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
110 - 232 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
2003 - 2280 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4797 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1933 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1657 - 1665 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1358 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
460 - 587 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel 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 - 239 HP
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Power HP
204 - 404 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
209 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
430 - 650 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
150 - 297 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 - 2997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Land Rover
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.