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Kia Sportage vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Kia Sportage vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,286 £.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Rocks Electric offers moderately more range – reaching up to 75 km, about 9 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Rocks Electric

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Kia Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 994 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more boot space – 587 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 524 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries substantially more – 580 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 438 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric stands well ahead of its rival 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Reviews Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
142 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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