Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid
| Category | Highlander Hybrid | Sorento 1.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l R4 | 1.6 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 246 / 243 | 230 / 227 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2086 / 4599 | 1925 / 4244 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 118 / 116 | 119 / 118 |
| Average price | €61,000 | €55,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Highlander Hybrid | Sorento 1.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:28.40 | 0:27.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Highlander Hybrid | Sorento 1.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.9 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 13.8 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 15.7 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 21.9 s | 23.3 s |
| 70 - 140 kph | 10.7 s | 13.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.4 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.3 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 21.9 s | 19.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.3 s @ 75.2 mph | 11.6 s @ 73.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 16.0 s @ 87.0 mph | 15.6 s @ 92.0 mph |
Braking distance
| Speed | Highlander Hybrid | Sorento 1.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 66 m (217 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 37 m (123 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 54 m (176 ft) | 46 m (150 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Highlander Hybrid | Sorento 1.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 190 kph (118 mph) | 198 kph (123 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 59.1 kph (36.7 mph) | 61.7 kph (38.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US / 50 UK) | 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US / 50 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) | 0.81 g (8 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Highlander Hybrid | Sorento 1.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 2594 | 2746 |
| Total | 2687 | 2846 |
Verdict
Sorento 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid is the fastest by a small margin.
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