Volkswagen Amarok 2012 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 402 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 45 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Sorento) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Amarok) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 47 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1662 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 1.8 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sorento scores higher in safety tests. The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 17 000 | |
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