Kia Sorento 2012 vs Kia Sportage 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 382 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Kia Sportage. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2012 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 2012 2.2 engine Kia Sportage 2010 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.64 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 25 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 564 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento has 49 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Kia Sorento uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.58 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.22 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia Sorento has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sportage, so Kia Sorento quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 8000 | |
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