Kia Sorento 2020 vs BMW X4 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW X4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 176 mm (6.9 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: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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 Kia Sorento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 6 cm longer than the BMW X4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 187 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 187 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 910 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2011 litres | 1430 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 385 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 581 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 47 200 | 37 600 | |
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