We must admit: if you are faced with such a dilemma, you are already lucky. The choice of Sorento or Outlander today is made by those who want to be in trend and are looking for. And if you are reading this article, then you are also in the subject. But what else can please a true auto gourmet? Of course, test drive the fashionable and most running models. Which of these beauties is better? Battle of the top Kia SUVs Sorento and Mitsubishi Outlander starts right now. Stay close to your computer monitors and fasten your seat belts - the pilot race has started!
Virtual test drive
Watching this closely virtual test drive first of all those who are looking for good car off-road: easy to drive and equally agile on both dirt and city roads.
Crossovers attract a number of advantages. It has high ceilings and landing, all-wheel drive. In addition, despite their impressive size, such cars are distinguished by their efficiency and handling (compared to SUVs). They successfully combine best characteristics SUVs and city cars, give freedom of movement, suitable for driving big company, .
Today on domestic market among the most popular models crossovers are called Mitsubishi Outlander or Kia Sorento. They compete with each other with dignity. Even the most experienced driver feels confident behind the wheel of these cars. But objectively. So which one is the Outlander or the Sorento? Let's figure it out.
Who is who
So, let's get acquainted. This is a Mitsubishi Outlander. Real "Japanese". His name means "foreigner". This is a compact, petrol crossover with sporty character and the appearance of an athlete. This car definitely stands out on the road. Many note aggressive features in its design. But this does not spoil the model. On the contrary, it makes it even more stylish and presentable. She emphasizes the status of her owner.
| Car model: | Mitsubishi Outlander |
| Manufacturer country: | Japan |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Number of places: | 5/7 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Engine capacity, cubic meters cm: | 2998 |
| Power, l. s./about. min: | 230/6250 |
| Maximum speed, km/h: | 250 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s: | 8,7 |
| Type of drive: | full |
| Checkpoint: | 6 automatic transmission |
| Fuel type: | AI-95 |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 12.2; route 7 |
| Length, mm: | 4655 |
| Width, mm: | 1800 |
| Height, mm: | 1680 |
| Ground clearance, mm: | 215 |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R18 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1570 |
| Total weight, kg: | 2270 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 |
And here comes the Kia Sorento - a mid-size purebred “Korean” that will make you say a number of compliments to its country of origin. If we compare diesel Sorento with its predecessors, it is obvious that the car has become more powerful and solid. The car's parameters are longer, wider and lower. The body was made load-bearing, and the car itself was made lighter.
| Car model: | Kia Sorento |
| Manufacturer country: | Korea |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Number of places: | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 5 |
| Engine capacity, cc: | 2199 |
| Power, l. s./about. min: | 197/3800 |
| Maximum speed, km/h: | 190 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s: | 10 |
| Type of drive: | full |
| Checkpoint: | 6 automatic transmission |
| Fuel type: | diesel |
| Consumption per 100 km: | city 9.3; track 6.2 |
| Length, mm: | 4685 |
| Width, mm: | 1885 |
| Height, mm: | 1710 |
| Ground clearance, mm: | 180 |
| Tire size: | 245/70R16 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1790 |
| Total weight, kg: | 2510 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 |
By the way, this model was first presented to the public in 2002. She attracted attention not only with her external similarity (Lexus RX-300, Land Rover), but also the name. This is the namesake of the Italian city of Sorento. Why is that? The manufacturer clearly focused on the European market.
Not a car - a house!
Outlander is well suited as family car. Its interior is spacious in itself, and if you assemble the seats, you can even create additional seats. In fact, you can spend the night in this car, which is very convenient when, for example, you go out into the countryside or into nature.
There is no doubt about the “hospitality” of Sorento. Spacious and easily transformable - unique.
Who is more graceful?
What better than Sorento or Outlander in terms of handling and “behavior” in various road conditions? Speaking of maneuverability, we must admit a certain clumsiness of the Outlander: off-road, reckless driving and steep approaches (for example, overtaking) are clearly not his thing strengths. Weak here and. As you pick up speed, you will hear the body whistling and growling. And if you take it above 110 km/h, the car will literally begin to “shout out” to the passengers. Although the Japanese is quite good on city roads. The only caveat is that the car may roll during sharp turns.
It behaves more easily both on dirt roads and in the city of Sorento. The driver of such a car can afford dynamic driving without fear of potholes. Wherein . The motor behaves “diplomatically”, so the car is moving silently.
Filling to choose from
The manufacturer produces Outlander in five versions. The two most common configurations have manual transmissions. Three types of motors are presented. You can choose a car in seven.
Kia Sorento is represented on our market. There are all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive models to choose from. As a rule, this is a six-speed automatic, but there are manual options.
The Outlander's trunk volume is almost 500 liters. But Kia’s is more spacious - about 660 liters. Moreover, both machines have a spacious hidden shelf. The correct and ergonomic solution is to place spare wheel outside, under the “floor” of the trunk.
What's in the cabin?
What does the salon look like? The Outlander control panel is made of black plastic. It looks impressive, but such material quickly collects dust and is easily damaged during use. To the point that you can scratch the plastic by simply wiping the panel. In turn, the Sorento panel is made of a more rigid material that is more resistant to external influences.
Mitsubishi is equipped, but it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to figure it out right away - the chain of commands and functions is too complicated. In Kia, everything is more accessible and consistent, but there is another nuance. The screen on which the control system options are displayed, and with the help of which, in fact, control over the car’s services is exercised, lights up. In clear weather, it is difficult to read anything on the monitor unless you cover it from sunlight, for example, with your palm.
Let's accelerate
When we choose a Kia Sorento or Mitsubishi Outlander, of course, it is important to understand how smoothly and harmoniously crossovers will fit into the bustling life of city roads. In this case, neither Kia nor Mitsubishi drivers will have any problems.
Test drive a Mitsubishi Outlander:
Both cars are capable of quickly accelerating, although the Sorento automatic is beyond competition. It gives the feeling that the car itself chooses desired mode movements, he maneuvers in the ranks, choosing optimal speed and distance. At the same time, the Outlander accelerates faster and more smoothly.
Test drivers claim that the Outlander is practically no different in handling from a regular passenger car. This is possible largely thanks to special tools in the steering wheel settings. But steering a Kia is not a task for weaklings. In this case, it would not hurt to add “degrees” to the hydraulic booster.
Test Drive Kia car Sorento:
By the way, car experts claim that Kia is much better than Outlander. At the same time, the degree of reliability of both crossovers is approximately at the same level.
How much and why?
In car dealerships, a brand new Kia Sorento can be purchased starting from 929 thousand rubles. That's how much it will cost front wheel drive model with minimal “minced meat” in the form of, for example, on-board computer, modern system climate control. If you want to immediately take diesel car on the “all inclusive” principle (panoramic roof, heated windows, modern audio system, etc.), then prepare at least one and a half million rubles.
Outlander can be found in the range of 800–900 thousand rubles, but in this case we are talking about 2008 models. Prices for more “fresh” models are catching up with the range that Sorento has mastered.
If you monitor the opinions of Sorento or Outlander owners, it is not difficult to notice that more positive assessments come from car enthusiasts in favor of Kia. She is more technical, quick,... However, on European market Mitsubishi also found its niche, because in this price segment It’s hard to find more such pretentious cars. And for our people, as you know, image is everything.
(!) Please note that the article was written BEFORE the publication of prices and configurations for the Kodiaq in Russia. Current prices and configurations for Kodiak available for order in our country, you can see.
When choosing a car, we pay attention to the design, engine power, completeness of equipment, interior comfort... But when it comes time to go to the dealership, the main criterion almost always becomes the price. Some people get tired of saving for their dream car, some are approved for a loan for an amount less than needed, and some simply fall in love with a more budget model after seeing her live. That is why among the competitors Skoda Kodiaq will include not only cars in its price range, but also more expensive models, in including Kia Sorento Prime.
Exterior and dimensions
When developing a new (third) generation Sorento, which received on Russian market prefix to the name Prime, KIA wanted to attract the attention of young and progressive people to the car, who value not only spacious comfortable interior, practicality and reliability, but also stylish design and advanced equipment. The creators of Skoda set themselves approximately the same goals - they tried to make a crossover that would perfectly cope with the functions of a family car, but at the same time not look like a boring “barn on wheels.” Both the Czechs and Koreans managed to achieve their goals. Sorento Prime and Kodiak look really fresh and interesting.
Distinctive Kia features Sorento Prime - a massive raised hood, fashionable narrow headlights, a huge radiator grille. There are no special design delights in the Korean’s appearance, and where would they come from if the German Peter Schreyer was responsible for the design. Sorento Prime looks dynamic, powerful and quite European.
Kodiaq looks more compact in appearance than its competitor. The reason is obvious - its body is more proportional and balanced. It’s not for nothing that Skoda designer Josef Kaban boasts that all his cars evoke mostly positive responses - he really knows how to capture the tastes of the majority and reforge them in his own way. The Sorento Prime is 8 cm longer than the Skoda Kodiak; the cars are identical in the other two overall dimensions, although the Korean still has a slight advantage. Despite KIA's superiority in length, Czech SUV has a larger wheelbase.
As with the previous generation Sorento, the Skoda Kodiaq is seriously ahead of it in terms of volume luggage compartment. But this is not surprising - in terms of capacity, Skoda cars have always been ahead of the rest.
Comparison of dimensions of Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime
* According to the VDA method.
Dimensions of Skoda Kodiaq
Interior of Skoda Kodiak and Kia Sorento Prime
Price difference Skoda classes Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime are most visible in the interior design. The interior of the Czech crossover even with LED backlight and a big screen multimedia system It looks spartan and simple. The plastic is high-quality and soft, as is the seat upholstery; there are only three color options - black, brown and beige. We are pleased with the traditional Skoda “smart solutions” such as compartments for small items or umbrellas in the doors.
The Sorento Prime, which claims to be premium, has a richer interior. The non-standard shaped dashboard looks interesting; the decoration uses leather and inserts that imitate metal and wood. There are two interior color options – black and brown.
Both the Korean and the Czech have options with a third row of seats. It is suitable for children or luggage, but adults are no taller than average height rear seats will fit, although not with maximum comfort.
Technical equipment of Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime
The undoubted advantage of Sorento Prime over Kodiak is, of course, more voluminous and powerful motors. The “Korean” is equipped with a 3.3-liter gasoline engine and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. Depending on the type of engine, 200 or 250 “horses” are hidden under the hood of the crossover. It is certainly very pleasant to boast of so many horses. But when it comes to the cost of the car and fuel consumption, the Kodiaq, with its modest units of 1.4 and 2 liters and a power of up to 190 Horse power is starting to seem like not such an outsider compared to its Korean counterpart.
Since January 2017 Kia company introduced a new gasoline engine with direct injection 2.4 GDI, developing a power of 188 hp, which became the base for the Sorento Prime. However, only a 5-seater version of the crossover is available with this engine, and it “eats” 2 liters of fuel per 100 km (in mixed mode) than its counterpart - the Skoda 2.0 TSI.
The Kodiaq has both a 6-speed manual transmission and two DSG options. Buyers of the Sorento Prime were not given a choice - the car with both engine options is equipped only with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, the “automatic”, according to many experts, does not work perfectly. Here's how Robert Esinov from Drive.ru describes it:
"Transmission own development Hyundai-KIA can softly change ranges, but they haven’t taught it how to do it quickly. As soon as you drive a little faster, hitches arise and the Sorento’s zealous desire to accelerate within one gear begins to interfere. At sharp pressing accelerator switching down two stages occurs in stages, with pauses. Moreover, in sport mode, thanks to which the car reacts more quickly to the fuel supply, the same process for some reason takes even longer.”
The Kodiak can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Sorento Prime, so as not to deviate from the image premium car, is available only in the 4x4 version.
Concerning various systems driver assistance, safety, multimedia, it’s difficult to give preference to one of the cars - both have a lot of useful electronics both in the database and in the list additional options. So those who want to “stuff” their car with electronic gadgets can safely choose both the Skoda Kodiaq and the Kia Sorento Prime.
Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 150 hp vs KIA Sorento Prime 2.2 CRDi 200 hp - video from Igor Burtsev
This video compares the loading length and width of the trunks of two cars, real dynamics and fuel consumption, suspension performance on asphalt and rough terrain. Igor Burtsev is trying to climb a hill where even good SUVs. See for yourself what came of it.
Comparison of engines and transmissions of Skoda Kodiak and Kia Sorento Prime
** Not available for imported Czech-built vehicles manufactured in 2017
Driving performance and fuel consumption of Skoda Kodiak and Kia Sorento Prime
Studying the Kia Sorento Prime, you can see that when driving in standard conditions both cars behave quite well and no special complaints experts are not called. They don’t try to test them on real off-road conditions - after all, they are “SUVs” and not serious jeeps (although, how can we not remember the Skoda Yeti, which, even with smaller dimensions than the Kodiak and Sorento Prime, traveled on expeditions and through deserts , and across the steppe, and across endless snow).
The maximum speed for both cars is limited to 210 kilometers per hour. True, Skoda has the most weak engine this figure is only 190 kilometers per hour. The Kodiak accelerates to “hundreds” faster. It weighs significantly less than its competitor (maximum curb weight, for example, for 5-seater petrol versions) - 1707 kilograms versus 1939 kilograms for Kia).
In terms of fuel consumption, the Czech crossover also looks preferable to the Korean.
Comparison of dynamics and fuel consumption of Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime (diesel)***
***Data taken from top diesel engine Kodiaq from its entire line.
Comparison of dynamics and fuel consumption of Kodiak and Sorento Prime (gasoline)****
****Data taken from top gasoline engine Kodiaq from its entire line.
Prices for Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime
As of June 2017 year Kia Sorento Prime costs in Russia from 2 134 900 before 2 714 900 rubles Kodiak price range for imported Czech-assembled cars produced in 2017: from 1 999 000 before 2,615,000 rubles. In the first year of sales, the Czech manufacturer offers only four-wheel drive vehicles and only with premium Ambition Plus and Style Plus trim levels. Additionally, you can purchase a third row of seats, a panoramic roof, atmospheric lighting, etc. In 2018, assembly will be launched at a plant in Russia. According to preliminary information, in 2018 the cheapest localized Kodiaq will cost about 1,500,000 rubles ( front-wheel drive, 1.4 TSI 125 hp)
Conclusion
The Kia Sorento Prime is half a step higher than the Kodiaq in terms of interior quality, but is inferior to the Czech in terms of modern electronic equipment and assistants. More low price for the Skoda Kodiak after localization may well force those who wanted to buy korean crossover, turn your attention to the “bear”.
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So, I bought myself a crossover again. It was a pity to kill a sedan on our roads. Either you hit the bumper, or hit the threshold, or hit the rocks on the dirt road with the protection. The agony of choice lasted a long time. Either it was a used segment - Volvo XC60, BMW X3, or new cars - Subaru Outback, Mazda CX5, all these torments are reflected in my topics)
The main criteria for choosing were three main factors - higher ground clearance, automatic transmission and, if the car is heavy, all-wheel drive. I went on test drives of new cars. In principle, all of them did not disappoint me. Undoubtedly the best in interior design Mazda - quality materials, design. It is very spacious, despite its apparent compactness, playful, economical, with a really high ground clearance of 210-215 mm. Drives like a sedan.
Outback is all good, but poor liquidity secondary market, CVT (didn’t scare me at all), good equipment, including bi-xenon at a comparable price to the Sorento. If the bank had approved a soft loan, I would have bought it without hesitation.
Strengths:
- Spacious
- High
- Fast
- Four-wheel drive
- Diesel
- 6 automatic transmission
Weak sides:
- Stiff suspension
- Poor sound insulation.
Review of Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi (Kia Sorento) 2014 Part 2
So, the odometer will soon show 6000 km. Some conclusions can be drawn about the car. I went through the winter without any problems. Started, drove, warmed up in the cold. In cold weather, the diesel rumbles very harshly when starting up... sometimes I really felt sorry for the car... When I started driving, there was some kind of howling coming from under the hood, in frost below 20 degrees. At idle, the interior, as well as the engine, barely warms up, so I stood there for a couple of minutes, warmed up the automatic transmission back and forth, and off I went. It is not clear why, in principle, in such an expensive car, even in the option there are no such additional features as heated Windshield, heated wiper zone? Now even Kia Rio has begun to offer this option.
The car's cross-country ability with 4*4 cars and winter studded tires... let's face it... so-so... once I tried to get out of a rut from which I would have driven out on a nine without looking... in the end I didn't turn on the 4*4 lock and press the pedal all the way .. it would have stood there .. I already thought that it was in vain to take this 4 * 4)), but once I saw a front-wheel drive Santa who could not get out of a small hole at all without the help of a couple of people, I realized that extra 4*4 for heavy cars with automatic transmission.
Slowly I got used to the high seating position again, I realized that the car, in principle, handles well, does not scour the highway, confidently takes turns... but you have to pay for comfort. Stiff suspension, knocks the soul out of passengers on bumps.
Strengths:
- Low fuel consumption,
- low CASCO price,
- fast,
- powerful.
Weak sides:
- Weak light
- poor cross-country ability,
- noisy salon,
- hard suspension.
Review of Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi (Kia Sorento) 2013
The agony of choice.
So, having sold my Rexton on August 31, I became the proud owner of a car. Rexton’s age (almost 5 years and 90 thousand miles) and the introduction of recycling fee, which no one knew how it would be paid. In addition, I wanted: a front-wheel drive crossover with the ability to connect to an all-wheel drive, diesel, normal size. Among those offered on the Ukrainian market were: the new Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Chevrolet Captiva, and more dear Toyota and Mitsubishi Pajero. Ford Kuga (pre-styling), Tiguan and Nissan X-Trail were much smaller in size, but it’s high time for Nissan to retire. Among the petrol ones there were the new Mitsubishi Outlander, Honda CR-V new, Grand Vitara pension, well, that’s probably all.
Because before that, there was a diesel engine for five years - the choice was clear - only diesel. Hyundai and Kia are basically twin brothers, different design plus Hyundai has 1 cm less ground clearance and costs more. And it’s out of stock and we don’t know how long to wait. Kia has a very good design, calmer compared to Hyundai, very cool “eyelashes” on the DRLs. What I didn't like inside was the red lighting. Initially set to average configuration 7 seats, with xenon, leather and multimedia head. In Chevrolet, the desire disappeared when I sat in the cabin. Cool multimedia - navigation, rear view camera, plays MP3. But the radio turned out to be a separate unit - at the bottom of the “beard”, green in color. Just like during the union there was an “Electronics” watch made of small green squares. The second thing that killed me was some kind of super-cheap dermantin on the sides of the seats. Damn, cover it with fabric and that’s it. The seats themselves are like they were in the Lacetti. Just as soft and shapeless. Considering that there was already a Lacetti and imagining the pleasure of taxiing and the quality of workmanship, the choice was definitely given to Kia. Unfortunately, in Ukraine free cars there was none, so I had to take a cheaper “basic” package.
“Kia-Sorento”, from RUB 1,079,900, KAR from RUB 9.73/km
A yellow warning light came on on the dashboard - low on fuel. I couldn’t believe my eyes: we only drove through nothing, just some... Having calculated accurately, I thought that I had made a mistake. But no, everything was right - a full tank was enough for the 2.4-liter gasoline engine for only 386 km. However! This is glutton...
However increased consumption You can forgive such a Sorento for gasoline - after all, it is more than a quarter of a million cheaper than the most affordable diesel car. And take a look at the list of equipment basic version- it has almost everything you need for life! So, shall we take it?
Regardless power unit The interior pleases with high-quality finishing materials. The picture shows the interior of the most expensive “Premium”
There is, however, one significant “but”. The initial “Classic” means non-alternative front-wheel drive and manual box gears - neither one nor the other can be obtained in a base Kia at any price. If you are ready to be content with such a car - decent equipment, spacious body with spacious trunk, high ceiling and doorways, good ground clearance of 185 mm - the petrol Sorento will be excellent option. In any case, much better than a middle-class station wagon - it is not surprising that the latter are in less and less demand not only in Europe, but also in Russia.
“Premium” will require an additional payment of 100 thousand. But to panoramic roof and the system for maintaining constant ground clearance, you will get 19-inch wheels of dubious value into the load
However, if you rightly believe that all-wheel drive can be very useful in winter in Russia, but you live in the city and don’t want to suffer in traffic jams with the clutch pedal and the “mechanics” lever, the picture immediately becomes more complicated. Because both with a 4x4 transmission and with automatic transmission Sorento gears are combined at least in the Comfort configuration and will require 140 thousand (with automatic), 170 thousand (with all-wheel drive) or 240,000 rubles in the “Comfort-4WD-AT” version.
Of course, such a car is more convenient and prettier - its “fog lights” are trained to highlight turns, there is a net and a shelf in the trunk, the seats are heated, the climate control is divided into two zones, there is ESP and parking sensors, and for an additional 40 thousand you can get two seats for the third row. That's the only difference with diesel modification in this case will be only 100 thousand rubles. Even if we take into account the official fuel consumption figures, this money will almost pay for itself after three years of operation. However, I very much doubt that the all-wheel drive Sorento 2, 4 with an automatic transmission will achieve 12.3 liters per hundred in the city. I personally, over more than half a thousand miles, of which four-fifths were on the highway, achieved a result of 12.9/100 km.
Many experts call the period of the 2000s the era of Asian crossovers. Indeed, just at this time there was a real automobile boom, in which SUVs played a key role. If earlier, European models were the undoubted leaders, then, with the beginning of the 21st century, the situation has changed dramatically in favor of Korean and Japanese cars.
Not only are they fighting for a place in the sun with cars from the Old World, but last years Competition between the Asian concerns themselves has intensified. This is precisely the case we will talk about today. In this article we will compare the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento - two crossovers that can safely be called old-timers in the automotive industry.
Santa Fe's career began in 2000. Analysts, even before the release of the model, predicted a great future for the car. One of the main reasons for this was considered to be the use modular platform from the legendary Hyundai Sonata. After all, according to most experts, the use of this type bodywork is a direct path to success. Due to the fact that the car was originally created for the US market, marketers chose a suitable name - Santa Fe. For those who don’t know, this is also the name of a city located in the US state of New Mexico. High demand on the new product, pushed the company to the idea that it was time to supply the crossover to Europe.
After several small updates, in 2006, the first second-generation car rolled off the assembly line of a company located in Alabama. New Santa Fe broke all sales records of its predecessor, and, for some time, became the so-called “bestseller” automobile market. Then there were two restylings, and, in the end, Santa Fe 3 was presented. It is worth noting that the developers also created a 7-seater modification of the car. By the way, he was twice recognized as the safest in the class.
As a response to a competitor, Hyundai company, in the winter of 2002 the premiere of the new Sorento took place. By analogy with its today's counterpart, the car was also named after the city, but this time the resort of Sorrento, located in Italy. Interestingly, the first generation model was classified as an SUV, as there were some differences between European and Asian automobile regulations. It cannot be said that Sorento greatly surpassed its competitors, but this did not stop it from showing good sales results.
In 2009, the second generation model was introduced. The developers worked on the dimensions and features of the body, so no one doubted that the Sorento was a crossover. In 2014, as part of an event in Paris, a presentation of the third generation Sorento took place. This event plunged car enthusiasts into a pleasant shock, since representatives of the Korean company did not inform anyone about the upcoming premiere. It was fantastic marketing ploy, since already at the end of the first month of sales, all possible records were broken. Interestingly, on the Russian market the crossover is called Kia Sorento Prime.
Considering all the above information, the question of which is better, from a historical point of view, is the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe, the second option looks more attractive.
Appearance
Today, Hyundai designers probably have nightmares about the time when the first generation Santa Fe came out. The exterior of the debut version of the crossover was not impressive, to put it mildly. No one could understand how it was possible to design the legendary Sonata module so ridiculously. Fortunately, the second generation Santa Fe, in addition to becoming a full-fledged crossover, also received an updated appearance. The designers focused on the modernity and technology of the car's appearance.
In turn, the third generation model could already boast one of the most striking exteriors in its class. I would especially like to note the ease and ease with which the developers managed to combine dynamism and sophistication into appearance Santa Fe. Interestingly, the car has already been recognized as the best in terms of design twice.
Kia designers, unlike their competitors, immediately put a lot of effort into designing the appearance of the Sorento. There are notes of aggressiveness in the exterior of the car, which gives the model an advantage over its competitors. It is worth noting that the debut version was considered an SUV, which is why dimensions were impressive.
The appearance of the second generation has changed noticeably. Fortunately for the company's fans - better side. The car was noticeably smaller and received a completely new front end. The appearance of the third generation crossover has undergone only spot improvements, among which I would like to note the installation new optics and fog lights.
At this point, the Kia Sorento looks stronger.
Salon
Despite the fact that both models are Korean, there are quite a lot of differences between their interior design. If, for example, the interior of the Santa Fe is made in the so-called premium style, where expensive finishing materials and high-tech elements are used, then in the interior of the Sorento there is simplicity and comfort. The designers relied on minimalism and equipped dashboard only the essentials. A huge advantage of the Sorento is that it is much more spacious than its counterpart.
Since the current situation looks very contradictory, we will award this confrontation a draw.
Specifications
If we compare the contents of the latest modifications of crossovers, the following situation arises: Santa Fe - three gasoline engines(2.0, 2.4, 3.3 l) and two diesel engines (2.0, 2.2 l), Kia Sorento - gasoline for 2.0, 2.4 and 3.3 l, and diesel for 2.0, 2.2 l. In terms of volume, everything is absolutely the same, but only the first crossover has slightly more powerful units.
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe 2017 | Kia Sorento 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2, 2.4 | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Type | gasoline, diesel | gasoline, diesel |
| Power, hp | 200/171 | 197/175 |
| Fuel tank, l | 64 | 64 |
| Transmission | mechanics, variator | manual, automatic |
| Acceleration up to 100 km, s | 9.6-11.0 | 9.9-11.5 |
| Maximum speed | 190-203 | 190 |
| Fuel consumption city/highway/mixed | 13.7/7.0/9.5 | 11.5/7.2/8.8 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2700 | 2700 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 185 | 185 |
| Dimensions, mm length x width x height | 4700 x 1880 x 1675 | 4685 x 1885 x 1710 |
| Weight, kg | 1773-2040 | 1698-1890 |
If we compare the 2017 models, we get twins. The Santa Fe is slightly more powerful and uses more fuel. In other respects the cars are the same.
Price
Cost of Kia Sorento 2017 in basic configuration– 1,794,000 rubles. You will have to pay 1,609,000 rubles.
