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Kia Sportage vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Volvo EX60?

Kia Sportage vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Volvo EX60

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,829 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 744 km more than the Kia Sportage.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 392 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers substantially more torque with 790 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 410 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 significantly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 638 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers somewhat more boot space – 587 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries clearly more – 580 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
435 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

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

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