Audi Q8 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2020
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 340 HP | 281 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 422 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
Audi Q8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q8 engine produces 59 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 67 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 175 mm (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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 280'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q8 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi A7 | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.99 m | 4.81 m | |
Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
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 | 357 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 2138 litres | |
Audi Q8 has 248 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 383 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 2`480 | |
Safety: | |||
The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | high | no data | |
Average price (€): | 82 600 | 48 800 | |
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