Mitsubishi L 200 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 engine produces 51 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 67 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi L 200 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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi ASX | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi L 200 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.31 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 is 50 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi L 200 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1061 litres | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1061 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2011 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Mitsubishi L 200 has more luggage space (by 151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | no data | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 48 800 | |
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