The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 30,000

€ 41,000

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 GDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
66.9
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
66.9 in
Height
66.3 in
106.3
184.4
109.4
188.2
184.4 in
Length
188.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4226 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
12.35 %

General
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
XM
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
197 hp
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
36 mpg
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
457 mi
Range
669 mi
Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
669 mi
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
135.8 kWh
Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Sorento 2.4 GDI
Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












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