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SsangYong Korando vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Kia PV5?

SsangYong Korando vs Kia PV5: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Kia PV5

  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Korando is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,829 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the Kia PV5. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 77 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

PV5

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 SsangYong Korando offers slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Korando

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is visibly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers clearly more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 779 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries substantially more – 790 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 327 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, 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
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SsangYong Korando

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Kia PV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Korando have?

The SsangYong Korando is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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