Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 vs Kia Sorento 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 247 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 570 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 47 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 129 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 840 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler 300C | 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. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2017 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 2017 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is larger. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 782 litres | 142 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 142 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 782 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1662 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space (by 122 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 108 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`949 | 2`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 29 000 | |
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