Hyundai ix55 2009 vs Kia Sorento 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai ix55) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Sorento) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 239 HP | 276 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 336 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai ix55 engine produces 37 HP less power than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.0 | |
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The Hyundai ix55 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai ix55 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the Hyundai ix55 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai ix55 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
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Hyundai ix55 is larger. Hyundai ix55 is 16 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai ix55 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 598 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 598 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1746 litres | 2053 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 307 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`780 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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