BMW X4 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X4 engine produces 10 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.69 m | |
| BMW X4 is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 1662 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 232 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means BMW X4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 37 000 | 14 600 | |
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