Kia Sorento 2009 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 23 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 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 | 440'000 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 Nissan Pathfinder engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 27 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 Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2009 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 2009 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2091 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.88 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.52 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6400 | |
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