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Kia Sportage vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 27000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or SsangYong Korando?

Kia Sportage vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly perceptible more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • barely noticeable more trunk space

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely noticeable lighter

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

SsangYong Korando has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.50 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando performs significantly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 273 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Korando

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 clearly perceptible edge – offering 288 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, SsangYong Korando is barely noticeable lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers barely noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage clearly perceptible takes the win – 580 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage holds a decisive overall lead 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.

Kia Sportage
SsangYong Korando

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Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 7.8 L
  • Electric Range : 63 - 66 km

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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The 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.

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Kia Sportage
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 47100 £
Price
27000 - 42000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.80 kWh
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1896 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1840 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4450 - 4465 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
-
Height
1620 - 1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1248 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.40 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2021 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.