BMW X4 2021 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X4 engine produces 85 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 67 litres | |
| 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) | 176 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 | 480'000 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 Kia Sorento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 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 Santa FE | |
| 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: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
| BMW X4 is 6 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1430 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. BMW X4 has 385 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 670 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`530 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`935 kg | 1`715 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 795 kg | |
| BMW X4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Kia Sorento. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 41 400 | |
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