Kia Sorento 2002 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 28 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
|
The Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson, 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 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 690 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
|
Kia Sorento is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Sorento is 25 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 890 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1900 litres | no data | |
|
Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 246 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai Tucson, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`610 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Hyundai Tucson has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson, so Hyundai Tucson quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Sorento has
|
Hyundai Tucson has
| |