Kia Sorento 2012 vs Honda CR-V 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 47 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Honda CR-V. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 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 Honda Civic, Honda Accord | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sorento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 11 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento has 74 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 11 600 | |
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