Kia Sorento 2020 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 80 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 11 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sorento has 260 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 48 800 | 60 400 | |
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