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Kia Sportage vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 87,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Porsche Cayenne?

Kia Sportage vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 576 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 868 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 1,120 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is noticeably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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.

from £87,000
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
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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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Peter
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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14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
4,930 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

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

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