Nissan Murano 2014 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Murano) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Murano engine produces 49 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 116 NM less than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Murano consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Murano could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Pathfinder | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2014 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 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
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Nissan Murano is larger. Nissan Murano is 12 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 909 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 909 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1897 litres | 1662 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Murano (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 15 200 | |
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