Kia Sorento 2020 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.8 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 | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 24 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, but torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 87 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 350'000 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 | Used also on Toyota Hilux | |
| 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 2.8 engine: The 1GD-FTV diesel engine was introduced by Toyota in 2015 to address the shortcomings of the earlier KD series, such as high noise levels, poor performance, low fuel efficiency, environmental concerns, and ... More about Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 2.8 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2100 litres | 1934 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Land Cruiser 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 166 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`715 kg | 2`165 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 795 kg | 825 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 43 600 | |
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