Kia Sorento 2020 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 570 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 49 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 93 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) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 1 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 910 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2100 litres | 1554 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 546 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`949 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`715 kg | 2`328 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 795 kg | 621 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 | 21 000 | |
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