Kia Sorento 2020 vs Hyundai Elantra 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Kia Sorento is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Hyundai Elantra has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Kia Sorento is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Hyundai Elantra can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 1.8 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 91 - 281 HP | 132 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 440 NM | 158 - 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10 seconds | 10.1 - 11.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.8 | 6.4 - 7.0 | |
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Kia Sorento petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Elantra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 26 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 13 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 490 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Kia Sorento can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`511 | ~ 1`793 | |
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| Average price (€): | 47 200 | no data | |
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