Audi Q8 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2020
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi Q8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 340 HP | 91 - 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 600 NM | 245 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 7.1 seconds | 7.4 - 10 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.7 - 2.8 | 1.6 - 9.8 | |
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
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Audi Q8 is larger. Audi Q8 is 18 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 2138 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi Q8 has 305 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. This could mean that the Audi Q8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 383 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q8 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Audi Q8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`932 | ~ 2`511 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 75 200 | 47 200 | |
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