Toyota Prado Vs Kia Sorento

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This is a brief comparison between the Prado and the Kia Sorento. I put this page up so that you can compare purely for personal interest reasons. 

The Prado and the Kia Sorento are technically not comparable since they occupy different pricing and specification levels. The Sorrento is a bargain in terms of specification comparison to the Prado and other models not in the same class especially when you look at things like towing capacity if you do not need the extra space.

Both have ladder frames so it should be quite a tough vehicle for long term use. However the Sorento is reportedly not a good drive on or off road for various reasons.
 

 


Kia Sorento
VS
120 SeriesToyota Prado

Interior wise, even in top level trim is a tad on the basic side and material used that fits its price tag.

When compared to its logical rivals the Toyota RAV4 or the Suzuki Grand Vitara it not particularly value of money either so it is understandable why the Sorrento does not sell particularly well in this country.

Note that specifications will change according to the trim models available and additional or less accessories.  You should check the official Kia  website for your country for the most up to date information.
 


Last known pricing (RRP)

NOT including on roads, discounts etc...
AUGUST 2010

120 Series Toyota Prado
2009 $47,100 - 79,500 AUD

Kia Sorento
2009 $35,290 - 41,790

 

Landcruiser Prado Kia Sorento

Engines  
1GR-FE
V6 Petrol
Quad Cam with VVTi EFI
4 Litres (3956cc)
Claimed 179Kw @ 5200RPM
Claimed 376Nm @ 3800RPM (Auto)
Claimed 343Nm @ 2400-2800RPM (Manual)


1KD-FTV
IL4 Twin Cam Turbo-charged
Direct Injection - Common Rail
3 Litres (2982cc)
Claimed 127Kw @ 3400RPM
Claimed 410Nm @ 1600RPM

1KZ-TE (2003-2006)
IL4 Turbo-charged Diesel EFI
Single Cam
3 Litre (2982cc)
Claimed 96Kw 3600RPM
Claimed 343Nm 2000RPM (Auto & Manual)
 

V6 Petrol
V6 Petrol
Single Cam DOHC 24 valve
3.3 Litres (3342cc)
Claimed 180Kw @ 6000RPM
Claimed 309Nm @ 4500RPM
EURO III

V6 Petrol
V6 Petrol
Single Cam DOHC 24 valve
3.8 Litres (3778cc)
Claimed 196Kw @ 6000RPM
Claimed 353Nm @ 4500RPM
EURO III

IL4 Diesel VGT
IL4 Diesel DOHC 16 valve
Direct injection Turbo charged with intercooler
2.5 Litre (2497cc)
Claimed 125Kw @ 3800RPM
Claimed 392Nm @ 2000RPM
EURO IV
 

Weight  
Kerb weight 1900-2190 Kg
Towing capacity up to 2500Kg
Curb weight 2029-2121Kg
Towing capacity up to 2800Kg
Fuel capacity & consumption  
180 litres (This is not an error)
V6 Petrol 13.5 litres per 100km
IL4 Diesel 9.3 litres per 100km
80 litres
V6 Petrol 10.9(A) litres per 100km
IL4 Diesel 8.5(M) 9.4(A) litres per 100km
Other specifications  
5 Speed Auto
or 6 speed manual transmission
Overall height/Overall width 1905/1875
Overall length/Wheelbase 4850/2790
Track (front/rear) 1575/1575
5 speed Auto
or 5 speed manual
Overall height/Overall width 1810/1885
Overall length/Wheelbase 4590/2780
Track (front/rear) 1580/1580
Capability  
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 32
Departure 27
Minimum ground clearance 205mm
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 27.9
Departure 26.4
Minimum ground clearance 208mm
Performance  
Performance figures  
Pricing  
2009 $47,100 - 79,500 AUD
*Pricing is only an approximate guide. Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc...
 
2009 $35,290 - 41,790
*Pricing is only an approximate guide. Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc...


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