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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Kia Sorento?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Trafic Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Trafic Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 263 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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 clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers a bit more torque with 440 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 60 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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 537 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter shows a few small advantages 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 km
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The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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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20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
Is the Renault Trafic Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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