SUV face-off: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Fortuner

SUV face-off: Kia Sorento vs. Toyota Fortuner

The Sorento is presented by Kia as possessing combination of style and strength that can take you to any kind of road. Similarly, Toyota considers the top-selling Fortuner as a tough SUV that can conquer on- and off-road conditions. These two SUVs interestingly carries similar positioning, but what makes each one better than the other? Let’s further look into their features.

The Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner boast cozy leather-covered seats and first-class entertainment systems that are compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Of course, they also have Aux-in and Bluetooth.

What makes these two SUVs outstanding is the high level of performance, in addition to the build quality — they come, of course, from two reputable global brands.

The Toyota Fortuner’s engine is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission while the Kia Sorento uses an eight-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic.

The Fortuner is equipped with the Toyota Safe Sense (TSS) suite of features that include a pre-collision system (PCS), lane departure alert (LDA), and adaptive cruise control (ACC). It is also equipped with an immobilizer with horn as a part of Toyota Vehicle Security System (TVSS).

Meanwhile, over 52.7% of the Kia Sorento's  body is made of advanced high strength steel (AHSS) for enhanced collision protection for the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle.

We have listed down the specifications of the top trims of these two excellent vehicles. Which SUV would you like to take to the road (and park in your garage)? Here are the specs of the Kia Sorento 2.2 EX AT 4x4 or the Toyota Fortuner 4x4 2.8L LTD AT?

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Kia Sorento 2.2 EX AT 4x4

Toyota Fortuner 4x4 2.8L LTD AT

Overall Length (mm)

4,800

4,795

Overall Width (mm)

1,890

1,855

Overall Height (mm)

1,685

1,835

Engine

2.2L Inline Four Cylinders, DOHC, E-VGT

2.8L Inline Four Cylinders, 16-Valve DOHC Variable Nozzle Turbo with Air-cooled Intercooler

Displacement (cc)

2,199

2,755

Maximum Output (ps / rpm)

200 / 3,800

204 / 3,400

Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm)

441 / 1,750-2,750

500 / 1,600-2,800

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel

Transmission

Eight-speed Automatic Transmission with Shiftronic

Six-speed Automatic Transmission

Steering

Motor Driven Power Steering

Power Steering

Drivetrain

Active On-demand Four Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Drive Mode Select

With

Eco + Sport

Brakes

Front: Disc

Rear: Disc

Front: Ventilated Discs

Rear: Ventilated Discs

Suspension

Front: McPherson Strut and Stabilizer

Rear: Multi-link

Front: Double Wishbone

Rear: Multi-link

Wheel Type

18-inch Alloy

18-inch Alloy with Machine Cut Finish

Tire Size

235 / 60 R18

265 / 60 R18

Headlamps

LED with Auto Leveling

Split-type LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

LED Line Guide (High)

Front Fog Lamps

Projection Type

LED

Rear Combination Lamps

LED

LED with Line Guide (High) + Sequential + Bulb

Exterior Rear View Mirrors

Body Color, Electric Adjustable and Folding

Black-out, with Power Adjust + Power Fold and Welcome Lamp

Bumper

Front: Body Color

Rear: Body Color

Front: Body Color with Chrome Garnish

Rear: Body Color with Carbon Accent

Outside Door Handles

Chrome

Chrome

Windshield Wiper

Intermittent

Intermittent + Time Adjust

Multi-Information Display (MID)

Mono TFT LCD

4.2-inch TFT

Interior Rear View Mirror

Day and Night

Auto-dimming

Room Lamp

With

LED + Bulb

Steering Wheel

Four-Spoke Leather with Audio, Bluetooth and Cruise Control

Leather + Galaxy Black Trim with Paddle Shifter, MID, Audio and Phone Controls, Voice Command, Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert

Power Windows

Driver Side Auto Up/Down and Safety Function

Auto Up/Down + Jam Protect

Power Door Locks

Central Door Lock; Impact Sensing Auto Door Lock

Speed-sensing

Keyless Entry System

Smart Entry

Smart Entry

Ignition System

Push Start System with Illuminated Push Start Button

Push Start System

Glove Box

With Illumination

With Damper, Key, and Illumination

Power Outlet

Center Fascia and Rear Console

12V Accessory Outlet

Seat Material

Leather

Leather with Maroon Accents

Driver Seat

Eight-way Power + Two-way Lumbar

Eight-way Power Adjust

Front Passenger Seat

Manual

Eight-way Power Adjust

Second Row Seat

40:20:40 Split, Sliding with Armrest

60:40 Split, Slide, Recline and One-touch Tumble with Center Armrest

Third Row Seat

50:50 Folding

50:50 Split, Recline, Easy Space-Up

Seating Capacity

7

7

Air Conditioning System

Dual Zone Automatic in Front, Manual in Rear

Automatic Climate Control

Audio System

Seven-inch Touchscreen, AM/FM Radio, CD, MP3 with USB and Aux-in Ports

Eight-inch Display Audio, AM/FM with USB Port

Audio Connectivity

Bluetooth Handsfree with Voice Control, Apple Carplay and Android Auto

Bluetooth, Voice Command, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Smart Device Link (SDL)

Speakers

Four Speakers (Including Two Tweeters)

Nine-speaker JBL Sound System

Wireless Charger

Without

With

Cruise Control

With

With

Camera

Rear

Panoramic View Monitor (PVM)

SRS Airbags

Driver and Front Passenger

Driver, Front Passenger, Side, Curtain Shield, and Driver Knee

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

With

With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Function

Brake Assistant System (BAS)

With

With

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

With

With

Downhill Assist Control (DAC)

Without

With

Anti-theft System

Burglar Alarm with Immobilizer

Immobilizer with Horn

Seatbelt

Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner x 2

Second Row: Three-point ELR x 2; Two-point Static x 1

Third Row: Three-point ELR x 2

Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner. Force Limiter, and Adjustable Seat Belt Anchor x 2

Second Row: Three-point ELR x 3

Third Row: Three-point ELR x 2

Child Restraint System

Isofix Child Anchor

Isofix and Tether Anchor

Child Protection Lock

With

With (Rear)

High Mount Stop Lamp

LED

LED

Available Colors

Snow White Pearl

Silky Silver

Iron Gray

Aurora Black Pearl

Silver Metallic / Attitude Black Mica

White Pearl Crystal Shine / Attitude Black Mica

Price

P2,195,000

P2,404,000

(Silver Metallic / Attitude Black Mica)

 

P2,414,000

(White Pearl Crystal Shine / Attitude Black Mica)

 

Photos from Kia Philippines and Toyota Motor Philippines

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Hazel is a news and feature writer for ZigWheels Philippines. She studied communication at De La Salle Lipa, where she was exposed to writing about various topics, which later has become her passion and now her career.

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