Hyundai Santa FE 2010 vs Kia Sorento 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 189 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.7 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Santa FE consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Santa FE could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Hyundai Santa FE engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Magentis, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2009 2.3 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Sorento 2009 2.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Santa FE is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 774 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2274 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.88 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests, but Kia Sorento is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia Sorento has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Santa FE has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia Sorento, so Kia Sorento quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7000 | |
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