Kia Sorento 2020 vs BMW X4 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 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 | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 85 HP less power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 210 NM less than BMW X4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 68 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) | |
| 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 | 390'000 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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 6 cm longer than the BMW X4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2100 litres | 1430 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 385 litres more trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 670 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`715 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 795 kg | 595 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem more than BMW X4. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 47 600 | |
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