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Kia Sportage vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Kia Sportage vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is considerably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 863 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers noticeably more boot space – 742 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries clearly more – 750 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Kia Sportage
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Kia Sportage
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
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