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Kia Sportage vs Vauxhall Frontera – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Kia Sportage or Vauxhall Frontera?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Frontera has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20500 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9677 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.20 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 Kia Sportage has a distinct edge – offering 239 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Vauxhall Frontera tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls distinct stronger with 320 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is to a small extent lighter – 1344 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers distinct more room – 587 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 176 L more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Frontera slight takes the win – 644 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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.

from about £30,200
Sportage @ Kia Corporation

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L

Kia Sportage

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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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Vauxhall Frontera

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The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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Vauxhall Frontera
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Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
20500 - 30000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.2 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1344 - 1610 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4385 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
436 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
143 - 194 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

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.