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Porsche Taycan vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (1,034 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (87,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Taycan or Kia Sportage?

Porsche Taycan vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Porsche Taycan

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

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly 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

Taycan

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,808 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 614 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

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 Porsche Taycan offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 746 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 960 Nm more.

Taycan

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.

Seats: Kia Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is visibly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers visibly more boot space – 587 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries very slightly more – 635 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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Porsche Taycan

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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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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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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
87,900 - 206,700 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
552 - 680 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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
175 - 635 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Porsche Taycan?

The Porsche Taycan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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