Kia Mohave 2016 vs Toyota Highlander 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 274 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 362 NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Mohave engine produces 22 HP less power than Toyota Highlander, but torque is 4 NM more than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 72 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 217 mm (8.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Mohave 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai ix55, Kia Opirus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Mohave might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Highlander engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
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Kia Mohave is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Mohave is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Highlander, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Mohave is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 269 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 813 litres | |
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Kia Mohave has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Mohave has 81 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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