Kia Sorento 2020 vs Toyota RAV4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 199 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 243 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 82 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 179 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 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: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota RAV4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 21 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2138 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento has 223 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Kia Sorento uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 43 400 | 26 600 | |
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