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Kia Sportage vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or VW Golf Variant?

Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Golf Variant

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 Variant has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4024 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf Variant has a noticeable 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 Variant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf Variant pulls evident stronger with 420 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is somewhat lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers hardly perceptible more room – 611 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 134 L more than the VW Golf Variant.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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Kia Sportage

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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 Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 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, G, F, C
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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