Kia Sorento 2014 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, but torque is 9 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | 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. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.85 m | |
| Kia Sorento and Toyota Land Cruiser are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1150 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 512 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 Toyota Land Cruiser, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 28 000 | |
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