Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 250 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 570 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 49 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Grand Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is larger. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 782 litres | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 187 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 782 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 2011 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 128 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 457 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`949 | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 43 400 | |
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