Land Rover Defender 2019 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Land Rover Defender engine produces 39 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 10 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 67 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 291 mm (11.5 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Defender 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Kia Sorento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2020 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 2020 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.70 m | |
| Land Rover Defender is 49 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 10 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Defender is 27 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 6 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 397 litres | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 397 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1563 litres | 2011 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 513 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 448 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`970 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`156 kg | 1`819 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 814 kg | 691 kg | |
| Land Rover Defender load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Kia Sorento. Therefore, Land Rover Defender is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 51 400 | 41 800 | |
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