Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.8 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: | 177 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser engine produces 24 HP less power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 10 NM more than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 67 litres | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser 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: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Hilux | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Land Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 2.8 engine: The 1GD-FTV diesel engine was introduced by Toyota in 2015 to address the shortcomings of the earlier KD series, such as high noise levels, poor performance, low fuel efficiency, environmental concerns, and ... More about Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 2.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.70 m | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser is 3 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Land Cruiser is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 621 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1934 litres | 2011 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 289 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`990 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`165 kg | 1`757 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 825 kg | 793 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 000 | 41 400 | |
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