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Kia Sportage vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or VW Golf?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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VW Golf

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4967 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a distinct edge – offering 333 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 100 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, VW Golf is slightly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers evident more room – 587 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 539 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage to a small extent takes the win – 580 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Kia Sportage
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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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132 - 180 g/km
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25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

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

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