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Kia Sportage vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or SsangYong Torres?

Kia Sportage vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers significantly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 396 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Torres

Engine and Performance:

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 207 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers moderately more torque with 380 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 41 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is only slightly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers somewhat more boot space – 703 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries marginally more – 580 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
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/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 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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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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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

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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SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 207 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
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
552 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 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

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

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