BMW X4 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 31 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the BMW X4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| BMW X4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 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. | |||
| BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... 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`420 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 37 600 | 14 800 | |
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