BMW X7 2022 vs Kia Sorento 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X7 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Kia Sorento is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 - 530 HP | 91 - 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 - 750 NM | 245 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 5.9 seconds | 7.4 - 10 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X7 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Sorento. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 - 12.9 | 1.6 - 9.8 | |
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BMW X7 petrol engines consumes on average 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger. BMW X7 is 37 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2120 litres | 2138 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW X7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means BMW X7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`298 kg | ~ 2`511 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`502 kg | ~ 1`784 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 796 kg | ~ 727 kg | |
| BMW X7 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Kia Sorento. Therefore, BMW X7 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 41 800 | |
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