Kia Sorento 2014 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jeep Grand Cherokee) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 352 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 152 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 79 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 13.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 205 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: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 4 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1662 litres | 1554 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 108 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.5 metres less than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`949 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 19 800 | |
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