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Skoda Karoq vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Kia Sorento?

Skoda Karoq vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

Kia Sorento

  • markedly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

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

Karoq

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Karoq is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,795 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers markedly more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers somewhat more torque with 440 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Karoq

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is visibly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries slightly more – 685 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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 £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
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Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Karoq have?

The Skoda Karoq is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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