Kia Sorento 2020 vs Hyundai Elantra 2014
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Hybrid | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Kia Sorento) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Hyundai Elantra) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 91 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 41 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 107 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Despite less power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 795 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2930 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 26 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 13 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 187 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 187 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 910 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Kia Sorento can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`680 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 200 | no data | |
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