Kia Sorento 2020 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.7 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 (Toyota Land Cruiser) 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 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 246 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 38 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 194 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 87 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Land Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Hilux, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Land Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 2.7 engine: A robust and reliable engine.
Automatic transmission versions may experience increased vibration at idle. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.85 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 187 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 187 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 910 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2011 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 289 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 200 | 50 800 | |
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