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Renault Austral vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Kia Sorento?

Renault Austral vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Renault Austral

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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter

Kia Sorento

  • markedly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Austral

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Austral is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Sorento

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers noticeably more torque with 440 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Austral

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is a bit lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more boot space – 705 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a decisive overall lead 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Renault Austral
Kia Sorento

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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Renault Austral
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
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