Kia Sorento 2020 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 96 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 181 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 71 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Santa FE 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sorento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2138 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento has 268 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 800 | 27 200 | |
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