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Kia Sportage vs Lynk & Co 08 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 48,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Lynk & Co 08?

Kia Sportage vs Lynk & Co 08: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Lynk & Co 08

5 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Lynk & Co 08 costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,833 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 08 uses 0.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 08 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 200 km, about 134 km more than the Kia Sportage.

08

Engine and Performance:

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 Lynk & Co 08 offers slightly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 08 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is noticeably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,112 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers very slightly more boot space – 587 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries a bit more – 580 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 08 is decisively ahead 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 £48,000
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Lynk & Co 08

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 200 km
Kia Sportage
Lynk & Co 08

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lynk & Co 08

The Lynk & Co 08 represents a bold leap in automotive design, merging a sleek and modern exterior with a spacious and tech-savvy interior that caters to the needs of contemporary drivers. Its innovative approach to connectivity and user experience sets it apart in a crowded market, offering drivers an unparalleled level of interaction and customization. With a strong focus on sustainability, this model features advanced hybrid technology, underscoring Lynk & Co's commitment to eco-friendly driving solutions.

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Kia Sportage
Lynk & Co 08

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
48,000 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
200 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
23 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,112 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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 - 288 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lynk & Co
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