The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 35,000

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Sorento 2.4 is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Sorento 2.4
Sorento 2.4 GDI
69.1
74.2
82.1
66.3
74.4
84.3
74.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.1 in
Height
66.3 in
106.3
184.4
109.4
189
184.4 in
Length
189 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Sorento 2.4
Sorento 2.4 GDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.24 %

General
Sorento 2.4
Sorento 2.4 GDI
XM
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Sorento 2.4
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Sorento 2.4
172 hp
185 hp
Sorento 2.4 GDI
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Sorento 2.4
Sorento 2.4 GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Sorento 2.4 GDI
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Sorento 2.4
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
26 mpg
Sorento 2.4 GDI
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
565 mi
Range
496 mi
Sorento 2.4
565 mi
496 mi
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Sorento 2.4
Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft