Kia Sorento 2009 vs Nissan X-Trail 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 47 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 150 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 Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan X-Trail 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: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Nissan X-Trail 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 5 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 10 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1773 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.88 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.72 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan X-Trail has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Nissan X-Trail, so Nissan X-Trail quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7400 | |
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