Kia Sorento 2020 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 59 HP less power than Audi Q8, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Audi Q8. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 85 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 254 mm (10 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 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 | 360'000 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 Audi Q8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 18 cm shorter than the Audi Q8, 10 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2138 litres | 1755 litres | |
| Kia Sorento has 248 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q8. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 383 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 48 800 | 82 800 | |
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