Jeep Wrangler 2017 vs Kia Sorento 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jeep Wrangler) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 70 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 41 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Wrangler could require 705 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 246 mm (9.7 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Wrangler 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2017 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2017 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.69 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is smaller, but higher. Jeep Wrangler is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 142 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 142 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 548 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1059 litres | 1662 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 112 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 603 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 1.1 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Jeep Wrangler can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`546 kg | 2`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`953 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 586 kg | 667 kg | |
| Jeep Wrangler load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 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 (€): | 37 400 | 18 600 | |
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