Kia Sorento 2020 vs BMW X5 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped with rear 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: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 91 - 281 HP | 231 - 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 440 NM | 450 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.8 | 6.8 - 11.6 | |
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Kia Sorento petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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: | 4.81 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 11 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2138 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sorento has 260 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 268 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`511 | ~ 2`962 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 47 200 | 59 400 | |
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