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Lynk & Co 02 vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lynk & Co 02 or Kia Sportage?

Lynk & Co 02 vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Lynk & Co 02

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly 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

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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.

Kia Sportage is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Lynk & Co 02 costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,718 £.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 02 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 379 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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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 Kia Sportage offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 02 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 323 Nm. That’s about 57 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is clearly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,895 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers visibly more boot space – 587 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries noticeably more – 580 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 02 is decisively ahead 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 £30,900
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Lynk & Co 02

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 445 km
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LUIS
7 Jul 2026, 10:24:27

It's a very well-finished and aesthetically attractive car, very high-performing, but one in which the suspension doesn't match the performance delivered by its engine. In the Core version it has fairly restrained fuel consumption.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,900 - 34,300 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
435 - 445 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
67 - 177 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
1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

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

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Lynk & Co
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Lynk & Co 02?

The Lynk & Co 02 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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