Kia Sorento 2024 vs BMW X7 2022
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X7 can be equipped only with 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 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Kia Sorento is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 - 281 HP | 340 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 440 NM | 520 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10 seconds | 4.7 - 5.9 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X7 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Sorento. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.8 | 8.6 - 12.9 | |
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Kia Sorento petrol engines consumes on average 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X7. On average, Kia Sorento equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X7. 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X7 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: | 4.80 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.84 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 38 cm shorter than the BMW X7, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 2120 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X7 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 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW X7, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`550 kg | ~ 3`298 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`908 kg | ~ 2`502 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 642 kg | ~ 796 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than BMW X7. Therefore, BMW X7 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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