Kia Sorento 2017 vs BMW X4 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 41 NM more than BMW X4. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.62 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 5 cm longer than the BMW X4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 142 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 142 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 660 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1430 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 135 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 232 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X4, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 34 200 | |
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