Kia Sorento 2024 vs BMW X4 2021
| 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: | 194 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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: | 175 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 | 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: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, 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. | |||
| BMW X4 2021 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X4 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.62 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 5 cm longer than the BMW X4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X4, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`450 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 51 200 | 48 200 | |
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