BMW X4 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 422 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 16 HP less power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 198 NM more than Kia Sorento. Despite less power, BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 67 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 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: | 390'000 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 BMW X4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | 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. BMW X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
| BMW X4 is 6 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 357 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 2138 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X4 has 168 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 708 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 000 | 48 800 | |
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