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Kia Sportage vs Lynk & Co 01 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 36900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Lynk & Co 01?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Lynk & Co 01

5 (2 Reviews)
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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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6690 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lynk & Co 01 manages with 0.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Lynk & Co 01 has a a bit edge – offering 280 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lynk & Co 01 pulls significantly stronger with 535 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm difference.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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 curb weight, Kia Sportage is noticeable lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1935 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage distinct takes the win – 580 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 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.

Kia Sportage
Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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from about £36,900
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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.90 L
  • Electric Range : 75 km

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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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Lynk & Co 01

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Kia Sportage
Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
36900 - 40300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
0.90 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1935 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
-
Width
1865 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.70 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lynk & Co
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.