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SsangYong Korando vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Kia Sportage?

SsangYong Korando vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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

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 barely cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers clearly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 273 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Sportage

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 Sportage offers visibly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers very slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is barely lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers only slightly more boot space – 587 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries visibly more – 580 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage is decisively ahead 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
SsangYong Korando
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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SsangYong Korando
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Kia
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