Kia Sorento 2020 vs Hyundai Elantra 2014
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Elantra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 202 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 52 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 262 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Used also on Hyundai i30 | |
| 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 2020 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 2020 2.2 engine  | |||
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.  | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 187 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 187 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 910 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
2011 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | no data | |
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