Compare performance (288 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Lotus Eletre?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Kia Sportage is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,571 £.
As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 504 km more than the Kia Sportage.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 630 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 605 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is considerably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,013 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more boot space – 688 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries moderately more – 580 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.
The Lotus Eletre is far ahead 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.
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 Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
0 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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 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
Electric
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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
Reduction 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
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Lotus
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