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SsangYong Korando vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Hongqi HS5?

SsangYong Korando vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • a bit more power
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Korando

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.

SsangYong Korando is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,004 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Korando uses 7.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

HS5

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 Hongqi HS5 offers a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hongqi HS5 is very slightly faster – reaching 204 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers barely more torque with 360 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is a bit lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers significantly more boot space – 551 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 551 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries marginally more – 463 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando is clearly superior overall 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.

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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
SsangYong Korando
Hongqi HS5

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Hongqi HS5

The Hongqi HS5 exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication, combining elegant design with a comfortable and high-quality interior. As part of Hongqi's pursuit of excellence, this SUV offers a refined driving experience characterized by smooth handling and advanced technology features. With its striking presence on the road, the Hongqi HS5 makes an undeniable statement of style and prestige.

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SsangYong Korando
Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Hongqi
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