Compare performance (288 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or SsangYong Korando?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
SsangYong Korando is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,143 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers significantly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 273 km more than the Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers only slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is marginally lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers very slightly more boot space – 587 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries clearly more – 580 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.
The Kia Sportage 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.
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.
detailsThe SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
SsangYong
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