Compare Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento
In our conditions, motorists, when choosing the next car, are wondering - a passenger car or an SUV, if the soul lies in what looks like a jeep and has similar cross-country ability, then it is better to give your preference to an SUV, as a rule, these are either Hyundai and Kia brands in most cases . And then the question arises of Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento which is better to choose, since these are relatively inexpensive and reliable cars, each car has its pros and cons. We will talk about this below.
Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento which is better
If the car owner still chooses a jeep, but a person drives mostly around the city and only occasionally moves along dirt roads and rural dirt, in such a situation a logical question will also arise, do I need a full-fledged all-wheel drive jeep, because this is undoubtedly will affect fuel consumption. And here, as a salvation or some kind of hybrid between a full-fledged SUV and a passenger car, a crossover or SUV acts.
What is the difference between a crossover and a jeep and a passenger car
In order to understand these tricky word formations, let's give an exact definition to each type of car, in order to correctly understand what we are talking about and what we are talking about in general.
A crossover is a car built on the basis of a light platform with a monocoque body, but at the same time having an external body type similar to an SUV or jeep, it also has a high seating position and increased ground clearance, almost always only front-wheel drive. In another way, the crossover is also called CUV - Crossover utility vehicle
A SUV car with almost all the features of a jeep, increased ground clearance and a high seating position for passengers and the driver, as a rule, has a plug-in all-wheel drive, but it is somewhat cut down, it does not have low gears like on a full-fledged jeep, and often such a drive is automatically turned off when reaching a speed of 40 km / h., it is also impossible to disconnect the front-wheel drive separately and connect the rear-wheel drive, you can only additionally connect the rear-wheel drive to the front one. A striking example of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 SUV with all-wheel drive. Also, parking lots have another name. SUV-Sport Utility Vehicle.
A jeep is a car with a high seating position and connected independent axles - you can drive both separately on rear-wheel drive and on front-wheel drive, you can drive both at once, plus all this, full-fledged jeeps have low and high gears. The Jeep is a complete SUV.
In terms of fuel consumption, a crossover and a SUV are approximately equal, but a jeep consumes an order of magnitude more fuel, due to the presence of full-fledged bridges and often a more powerful engine.
Appearance
In general, of course, comparing the appearance of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento is more subjective than practical, since everyone has their own taste here and someone may like the Kia exterior and someone may like the Hyundai exterior more.
To date, the appearance of the Hyundai Santa Fe is superior in beauty and design to the Kia Sorento. But this was not always the case. The first models of Santa were similar to the Abra Cadabra, but the Kia Sorento at that time was more attractive. But now the trend has reversed.
Salon
What can I say about the Hyundai Santa Fe salon, if summarized and expressed in one general word that conveys the whole impression, then this word will sound like a pleasant, calm, inviting driver. Plus, right there you immediately have a huge number of different buttons responsible for various modes and adjustments of the car. Initially, the abundance of these buttons can even scare you, but after driving a Hyundai Santa Fe for a month, you understand that all the buttons are simply necessary, they are convenient, they have immediate quick access without the need to enter any menus on the on-board computer and select there desired mode, everything is available immediately with a simple click.
- The plastic in the Hyundai Santa Fe is pleasant to the touch, even somewhat reminiscent of softness, leather inserts also blend well with the interior and emphasize the beauty and richness of the interior of the car.
- The blower supply to the rear passengers is also perfectly implemented; it is organized both from below and from the middle rack.
- The seats are equipped with comfortable lateral support, which will be very valuable for your back if you often travel long distances or spend your time driving this car for a long time.
- Santa Fe also has a large, spacious and comfortable rear trunk that can accommodate a lot of different cargo. And by folding the rear seats, you will increase the size of the trunk at times.
And below is the rear trunk of the Kia Sorento
The interior of the Kia Sorento is also not inferior to the Santa Fe, the interior of the Sorento is just as pleasant, the seats have lateral support. The steering wheel in the Kia Sorento is adjustable both in reach and in height. Kia Sorento is also supplied with heated seats, even for the third row of passengers. Sorento can also add a heated steering wheel option, which in harsh winter climates will be appreciated by drivers, you will not need to experience the pain of an icy “steering wheel” until it is heated by your hands.
In terms of interior, both cars turned out to be worthy, although I personally prefer the design of the Hyundai Santa Fe interior, by the way, in the Kia Sorento, the interior plastic is an order of magnitude oakier than in the Santafe. That for some buyers can be a decisive factor. Especially in winter, hard plastic tends to tan even more, which can cause so-called "crickets in the cabin" that can be wildly annoying while driving or listening to calm music during a measured trip.
The instrument panels on both cars look great and are quite informative.
Engine
If we compare the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento in terms of engine parameters, then in general they are both reliable, there are a lot of engine options for both gasoline and diesel on both cars. Here are some similar motors:
- Hyundai Santa Fe - 2.2 turbo diesel 197 horses, at a flow rate of up to 6 liters per hundred
- Kia Sorento - 2.2 also turbo diesel for 197 horses consumption up to 7 liters
In general, there are a lot of engine variations, some are available in our regions, some are not.
In terms of gearboxes, both the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento are available with both a manual six-speed gearbox and an automatic transmission.
It is worth noting that in different years of production and depending on the models, both brands of cars, like Hyundai Santafe and Kia Sorento, have different engine models, both 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder. Here, as they say, it all depends on your needs for power and the size of your wallet. The old Hyundai Santafe produced in 2008 with 6 pistons and a 2.7-liter gasoline engine has proven itself perfectly and to this day maintains a reputation as a very reliable car, as evidenced by the numerous reviews of the owners of this Santa model, which will not be difficult to find on the Internet.
Road
On the pavement, both SUVs behave confidently and very steadily, the suspensions are very energy-intensive here and there, it is not always possible to break through it to the bump stop even with a good pit. If we compare the technical characteristics and driving performance of the Sorento and Santa Fe and take into account the fact that the configurations will be approximately equal, then we can say that the Sorento rides a little smoother on asphalt and this difference is even more noticeable off-road.
Both cars will drive you through rural mud without any problems with the rear-wheel drive connected, the main thing is that you have good tires and not bald ones. Since they often test a car on tires that resemble formula one in terms of tread, and then they say that something does not pass and slips. If you have at least 30% wear left, then without any problems you will pass through the village on both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento without any problems.
Of course, you shouldn’t meddle with testing these cars on a plowed field with black soil in rainy weather, maybe they will take you out of this mud, but as they say, you shouldn’t tempt fate, yet these cars are designed for ordinary moderate off-road and dirt, and not for total potholes and continuous driving through plowed and muddy black soil fields.
Therefore, if there is no desire to follow a tractor in rainy weather, then it is better not to drive these cars to the field, yet these are not full-fledged all-wheel drive jeeps with low and high gears, but ordinary reliable city SUVs with a small application for increased cross-country ability, which they provide one hundred percent.
If we compare Santa Fe and Sorento in length, then there is a slight difference between Hyundai Santa Fe 470cm and Kia Sorento 480cm for 2015 models. So here we see a difference in the length of these cars by about 10 cm in favor of the Kia Sorento, slightly rounded the values. In general, in the history of the production of these cars, either the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Kia Sorento are periodically longer.
What else to add, we can only state that lately the Hyundai Santa Fe has been updating its lineup much more often than the Kia Sorento, and, strange as it may seem, this SUV is getting more and more beautiful, my personal subjective opinion.
Our post titled What is better Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento has come to an end, we will add a few more videos of good test drives of these cars in order to see firsthand what we wrote about in this article. After all, no matter how you describe it, it will still not be completely clear until you see it with your own eyes, so we watch the video and compare the Santa Fe and Sorento visually, and also do not forget to leave your feedback about these cars if you had a chance to ride them or even you are the owner one of them, or maybe you are generally an avid santavod or an avid sorentovod and you had all the models of these cars, it will be very interesting to read such a review from a person who really knows and tested all these cars.
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It's no secret that the South Korean automotive company is one of the leading not only in the Asian, but also in the global market. Probably its strongest point is crossovers. Therefore, today we will compare the Kia Sorento and Kia Sportage, and thus decide which is better.
Sportage is rightfully considered one of the most popular crossovers in history. And this is not surprising, because the model, which was presented back in 1992, is still in incredibly high demand among motorists. Interestingly, since 2004, the car has been produced in Russia. By the way, Sportage 2 debuted in the same year.
In 2010, the third generation crossover was presented. By the way, this modification was recognized as the best at the end of the year in a number of European countries. In 2015, in Frankfurt, the fourth generation Sportage was exhibited to the public, which was awarded the prestigious Red Dot 2016 award.
The developers of Kia Motors, analyzing the success of their previous crossovers, decided to increase their success and introduced the new Sorento in 2002. Interestingly, the first generation model was considered an SUV by all European standards. In the spring of 2009, the Sorento 2 was presented at the Seoul Motor Show, which could already boldly position itself as a crossover.
In 2014, the third generation car debuted in Paris. It is worth noting that the developers also proposed a 7-seater modification, which was called.
So far, “the son has not surpassed the father,” so Sportage is better in this indicator.
Appearance
No one was surprised by the obvious similarity of the exterior of both crossovers, since the Sorento developers immediately announced that they planned to follow in the footsteps of the “old man” Sportage. A distinctive feature of the front of the car is the expressiveness of the headlights and false radiator grille. Also, in shape, the air intakes are very similar, only in the Sorento it is noticeably larger. Differences can be seen on the front hood, because the Sorento has it much longer.
It is worth noting that crossovers can be confused from afar if you look at them from the profile. They are very similar. This is almost the same angle of incidence of the roof, and a similar volume of wheel arches. Even the side stamping of the Sorento is copied from the Sportage.
As for the back, the situation is the same. Almost complete resemblance. Unless the Sorento has a larger trunk lid, and the bumper is more powerful.
If you make a choice - Kia Sorento or Kia Sportage, then in terms of appearance it is difficult to decide, since the cars are almost identical, with the exception of some individual elements.
Salon
Many were surprised by the fact that the Sorento developers decided to separate from the Sportage model and designed the crossover interior in their own way. Of course, there are many common features in the interior decoration of cars, but, in general, each of the interiors can boast of its own uniqueness. If the Sportage dashboard elements are placed very compactly and tightly, then the Sorento focuses on sweeping and manufacturability. But the steering wheels are not much different.
Car capacity is about the same. The same can be said about the level of trim.
Therefore, in this confrontation, it will be most honest to award a draw.
Specifications
For comparison, we chose assemblies with the most approximate volume of gasoline power units: Sorento - 2.4 liters, Sportage - 2.0 liters. Interestingly, both cars need to be filled with at least 95th gasoline. An all-wheel drive system is connected to each of the engines, and a six-speed “automatic” is used as a transmission.
Considering its volume, it is not surprising that the Sorento power unit can provide 175 horsepower, while the counterpart's engine can only produce 150 horses. This did not directly affect the dynamism indicators. For example, it takes 11 seconds to accelerate a Sorento from zero to a hundred, and 11.1 seconds for a Sportage. Car engines are quite economical, Sorento consumes - 8.8 liters on average, against 8.2 liters of its today's opponent.
As for the dimensions, the Sorento is 205 mm longer than its counterpart and 65 mm higher. The wheelbase of the Sorento is 2700 mm, which is 30 mm more than that of the Sportage. The positive trend for the Sorento continues in terms of ground clearance - 185 mm, against 182 mm for today's opponent.
| Model | Kia Sportage 2017 | Kia Sorento 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6, 2.0 | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Type | gasoline, diesel | gasoline, diesel |
| Power, hp | 185/177/150 | 197/175 |
| Fuel tank, l | 62 | 64 |
| Transmission | mechanics, automatic, variator | mechanics, automatic |
| Acceleration up to 100 km, s | 9.1-11.6 | 9.9-11.5 |
| Max speed | 181-191 | 190 |
| Fuel consumption city/highway/mixed | 10.9/6.6/8.3 | 11.5/7.2/8.8 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2670 | 2700 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 182 | 185 |
| Dimensions, mm length x width x height | 4480 x 1855 x 1645 | 4685 x 1885 x 1710 |
| Weight, kg | 1474-1615 | 1680-1890 |
Price
The main disadvantage is its high cost - about 1,550,000 rubles. can be purchased for 1,150,000 rubles. Given the fact that the level of basic equipment is almost the same, the second option is more attractive. But, it is important to remember that the Sorento is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine, and its opponent is equipped with a two-liter one.
"Kia-Sorento", from 1,079,900 rubles, CAR from 9.73 rubles / km
A yellow warning light came on on the dashboard - low fuel. I couldn’t believe my eyes: we drove just nothing, some ... Having calculated exactly, I thought that I was mistaken. But no, everything was right - a full tank was enough for a 2.4-liter gasoline engine for only 386 km. However! Here is a glutton...
However, the increased consumption of gasoline for such a Sorento can be forgiven - 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 of the basic version - it has almost everything you need for life! So, we take?
Regardless of the 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 entry-level "Classic" means unopposed front-wheel drive and manual transmission - neither of which can be obtained in the base "Kia" for any money. If you are ready to be content with such a car - decent equipment, a spacious body with a roomy trunk, high ceiling and doorways, a good ground clearance of 185 mm - the gasoline Sorento will be an excellent option. In any case, much better than the 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 in addition to the panoramic roof and the constant ground clearance system, you will get 19-inch wheels of dubious value.
However, if you rightly believe that in winter in Russia, all-wheel drive can be very useful, but you live in a city and do not want to suffer in traffic jams with a clutch pedal and a “mechanics” lever, the picture immediately becomes more complicated. Because both with a 4x4 transmission and with an automatic transmission, the Sorento is combined with a minimum of the Comfort package and will require 140 thousand (with an automatic), 170 thousand (with all-wheel drive) or 240,000 rubles in the Comfort version -4WD-AT".
Of course, such a car is more convenient and prettier - its “foglights” are trained to highlight turns, a grid and a shelf are provided in the trunk, the seats are equipped with heating, climate control is divided into two zones, there is ESP and parking sensors, and for an additional 40 thousand you can get two seats of the third row. That's just the difference with the diesel modification in this case will be only 100 thousand rubles. Even if you count the official fuel consumption figures, this money will almost pay off after three years of operation. However, I very much doubt that the all-wheel drive "Sorento-2, 4" with an "automatic" will fit into 12.3 liters per hundred in the city. For more than five hundred miles, of which four-fifths were on the highway, I personally achieved a result of 12.9 / 100 km.
Many experts call the period of the 2000s the era of Asian crossovers. Indeed, just at that time there was a real automobile boom, in which SUVs played a key role. If before, 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 in recent years, competition between the Asian concerns themselves has intensified. It is about this case that we will talk today. In this article, we will compare the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento - two crossovers that can already be safely 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 the use of a modular platform from the legendary Hyundai Sonata. Indeed, according to most experts, the use of this type of body is a direct path to success. Due to the fact that the car was originally created for the US market, marketers and the name picked up the right one - Santa Fe. For those who do not know, the city located in the US state of New Mexico is also called by itself. The great demand for the new product prompted the company to think that it was time to deliver the crossover to Europe.
After several small updates, in 2006, the first car of the second generation descended from the assembly line of an enterprise located in the state of Alabama. The new Santa Fe broke all sales records of its predecessor, and, for a while, became the so-called "best seller" in the automotive market. Then there were two restylings, and, in the end, Santa Fe 3 was introduced. It is worth noting that the developers also created a 7-seater modification of the car. By the way, it was twice recognized as the safest in the class.
As a response to a competitor, Hyundai, 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 automotive regulations. It cannot be said that the Sorento greatly outperformed its competitors, but this did not prevent it from showing good sales results.
In 2009, the second generation model was introduced. The developers have worked on the dimensions and features of the body, so no one had any doubts that the Sorento is a crossover. In 2014, as part of an event in Paris, the presentation of the third generation Sorento took place. This event plunged motorists into a pleasant shock, as representatives of the Korean company did not inform anyone about the upcoming premiere. It was a fantastic marketing ploy, as already at the end of the first month of sales, all possible records were broken. Interestingly, in the Russian market, the crossover is called the Kia Sorento Prime.
Given all the above information, when asked which is better, in terms of history - Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe, the second option looks more attractive.
Appearance
Perhaps today, Hyundai designers have nightmares about the time when the first generation Santa Fe came out. The exterior of the debut version of the crossover, to put it mildly, was not impressed. 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, received an updated look. Designers have focused on the modernity and manufacturability of the exterior of the car.
In turn, the third-generation model already boasted one of the brightest exteriors in its class. I would especially like to note the ease and ease with which the developers managed to combine dynamism and sophistication in the appearance of Santa Fe. Interestingly, the car has already twice been recognized as the best in terms of design.
Kia designers, unlike their competitors, immediately put a lot of effort into decorating the appearance of the Sorento. In the exterior of the car, notes of aggressiveness are visible, which gives the model an advantage over competitors. It is worth noting that the debut version was considered an SUV, so the overall dimensions were impressive.
The appearance of the second generation has changed markedly. Fortunately for the fans of the company - for the better. The car has noticeably decreased and received a completely new front end. The appearance of the third-generation crossover has undergone only minor improvements, among which I would like to note the installation of new optics and foglights.
At this point, the Kia Sorento looks stronger.
Salon
Despite the fact that both models are Korean, there are quite a few differences between the design of their interior. If, for example, the Santa Fe salon is made in the so-called premium style, where expensive finishing materials and high-tech elements are used, then in the Sorento salon there is simplicity and comfort. Designers have relied on minimalism, and equipped the dashboard with only the most necessary. A huge plus of the Sorento is that it is much more spacious than its counterpart.
Since the current situation looks very contradictory, we will award a draw in this confrontation.
Specifications
If we compare the filling of the latest modifications of crossovers, then the following situation develops: Santa Fe - three gasoline engines (2.0, 2.4, 3.3 l) and two diesel engines (2.0, 2.2 l), Kia Sorento - gasoline 2.0, 2.4 and 3.3 l, and diesel for 2.0, 2.2 liters. In terms of volume, everything is exactly the same, but only the units of the first crossover are a little more powerful.
| 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 | mechanics, automatic |
| Acceleration up to 100 km, s | 9.6-11.0 | 9.9-11.5 |
| Max speed | 190-203 | 190 |
| Fuel consumption city/highway/mixed | 13.7/7.0/9.5 | 11.5/7.2/8.8 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2700 | 2700 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 185 | 185 |
| Dimensions, mm length x width x height | 4700x1880x1675 | 4685 x 1885 x 1710 |
| Weight, kg | 1773-2040 | 1698-1890 |
If we compare the models of 2017, we get twins. Santa Fe is slightly more powerful and uses more fuel. The rest of the cars are the same.
Price
The cost of Kia Sorento 2017 in the basic configuration is 1,794,000 rubles. You will have to pay 1,609,000 rubles for it.
(!) Please note that the article was written BEFORE the publication of prices and bundles for Kodiaq in Russia. You can see the current prices and equipment for Kodiak available for order in our country.
When choosing a car, we pay attention to design, engine power, completeness of equipment, interior comfort ... But when it comes time to go to the salon, the price almost always becomes the main criterion. Someone gets tired of saving up for a dream car, someone gets approved for a loan for an amount less than necessary, and someone just falls in love with a more budget model after seeing it live. That is why the Skoda Kodiaq's competitors will include not only cars in its price range, but also more expensive models, including the Kia Sorento Prime.
Exterior and dimensions
When developing a new (third) generation of Sorento, which received a prefix to the name Prime in the Russian market, KIA wanted to attract the attention of young and progressive people to the car, who are important not only for a spacious comfortable interior, practicality and reliability, but also for stylish design and advanced equipment. . The creators of Skoda set themselves approximately the same goals - they tried to make a crossover that would “excellently” cope with the functions of a family car, but at the same time not look like a boring “barn on wheels”. Both Czechs and Koreans managed to achieve their goals. Sorento Prime and Kodiak look really fresh and interesting.
Distinctive features of the Kia Sorento Prime are a massive hood pulled up, fashionable narrow headlights, a huge radiator grille. There are no special design frills in the appearance of the Korean, and where can they come from if the German Peter Schreyer was responsible for the design. Sorento Prime looks dynamic, powerful and quite European.
Kodiaq outwardly looks more compact than its competitor. The reason is obvious - its body is more proportional and balanced. It is not for nothing that Skoda designer Josef Kaban boasts that all his cars evoke mostly positive feedback - he really knows how to catch 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 superior length, the Czech SUV has a longer wheelbase.
As in the case of the previous generation Sorento, Skoda Kodiaq seriously overtook him in terms of luggage space. But this is not surprising - in terms of capacity, Skoda cars have always been ahead of the rest.
Size comparison of Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime
* According to the VDA method.
Dimensions Skoda Kodiaq
Interior of Skoda Kodiak and Kia Sorento Prime
The difference in the price classes of the Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime is most visible in the interior design. The interior of the Czech crossover, even with LED backlighting and a large screen of the multimedia system, looks spartan simply. The plastic is of high quality and soft, as is the upholstery of the seats, there are only three color options - black, brown and beige. Pleased with the traditional Skoda "smart solutions" like compartments for small items or umbrellas in the doors.
The Sorento Prime, which claims to be premium, has a richer interior. The dashboard of a non-standard shape looks interesting; leather and inserts imitating metal and wood are used in the decoration. 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 for luggage, but adults of no higher than average height will fit in the rear seats, although not with maximum comfort.
Technical equipment Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime
The undoubted advantage of Sorento Prime over Kodiak is, of course, in larger and more powerful engines. "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 such a number of horses. But when it comes to the cost of the car and fuel consumption, Kodiaq with its modest units of 1.4 and 2 liters and power up to 190 horsepower is beginning to seem like not such an outsider in comparison with the Korean counterpart.
Since January 2017, Kia has introduced a new 2.4 GDI direct injection gasoline engine with 188 hp into the engine lineup, which has become the base for the Sorento Prime. However, only a 5-seat 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 Skodovsky 2.0 TSI.
The Kodiaq has both a 6-speed manual transmission and two DSG options. Sorento Prime buyers were not given a choice - a car with both engine options is equipped with only a 6-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, the "machine", according to many experts, does not work perfectly. Here is how Robert Esinov describes it from Drive.ru:
“Hyundai-KIA’s own-designed gearbox can change ranges gently, but they didn’t teach it to do it smartly. It is worth going a little sharper, as there are hitches and the zealous desire of Sorento to accelerate within one gear begins to interfere. When the accelerator is pressed sharply, switching down two steps occurs in stages, with pauses. Moreover, in the sport mode, thanks to which the car reacts more lively to the supply of fuel, the same process for some reason takes even more time.
Kodiak can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Sorento Prime, in order not to deviate from the image of a premium car, is available only in the 4x4 version.
As for various driver assistance systems, security, multimedia, it is difficult to give preference to one of the cars - both have a lot of useful electronics both in the base and in the list of additional options. So those who want to "stuff" the car with electronic gadgets can safely choose both Skoda Kodiaq and 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, the real dynamics and fuel consumption, the operation of the suspension on asphalt and rough terrain. Igor Burtsev is trying to climb the hill, where even good off-road vehicles fail. What came of it, see for yourself.
Comparison of engines and transmissions Skoda Kodiak and Kia Sorento Prime
** Not available for imported vehicles of Czech assembly 2017
Driving performance and fuel consumption of the 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 do not cause any particular complaints from experts. On the real off-road, they don’t seek to test them - after all, “SUVs”, and not serious jeeps (although, how can one not recall the Skoda Yeti, which, even with smaller dimensions than those of Kodiak and Sorento Prime, traveled with expeditions and through deserts , and across the steppe, and through the endless snows).
The maximum speed for both cars is limited to 210 kilometers per hour. True, for Skoda with the weakest engine, this figure is only 190 kilometers per hour. To "hundreds" Kodiak accelerates faster. It weighs much less than a competitor (the maximum curb weight, for example, for 5 local gasoline versions) is 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)***
***Downloaded from Kodiaq's top diesel engine from its entire range.
Comparison of dynamics and fuel consumption of Kodiak and Sorento Prime (gasoline) ****
****Taken from Kodiaq's top-of-the-line petrol engine from its entire range.
Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento Prime prices
For June, 2017 Kia Sorento Prime costs in Russia from 2 134 900 before 2 714 900 rubles. Price range for Kodiak for imported cars of the Czech assembly of 2017: from 1 999 000 before 2,615,000 rubles. In the first year of sales, the Czech manufacturer offers only all-wheel drive vehicles and only with premium trim levels Ambition Plus and Style Plus. Additionally, you can purchase a third row of seats, a panoramic roof, atmospheric lighting, etc. In 2018, the 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
Kia Sorento Prime is half a step above the Kodiaq in terms of interior quality, but inferior to the "Czech" in modern electronic equipment and assistants. The lower price of the Skoda Kodiak after localization may well make those who wanted to buy a Korean crossover turn their attention to the “bear”.
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