Comparison - Audi Q5 SUV 2015 - vs - Kia Sorento SX 2018

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Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
40,820
Updated: 
28 Nov 2016
41,000
Updated: 
03 Jan 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2015
2018
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.80gals
18.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Brilliant Black
#090909
Cuvee Silver Metallic
#9A9B96
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
#55595D
Florett Silver Metallic
#7F7F7D
Glacier White Metallic
#DDE2E8
Ibis White
#E6E5E3
Lava Gray Metallic
#484651
Maya Brown Metallic
#9E968B
Monsoon Gray Metallic
#6A6E77
Moonlight Blue Metallic
#2E364B
Mythos Black Metallic
#3B3B3B
Scuba Blue Metallic
#16497E
Teak Brown Metallic
#45372A
Utopia Blue Metallic
#283345
Volcano Red Metallic
#AE1E13
Color: 
Ebony Black
#070506
Platinum Graphite
#646464
Snow White Pearl
#DFDFDF
Titanium Silver
#666465
Remington Red
#9E050D
Sangria
#765F62
Polished Walnut
#49403E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Kia Sorento ranked #2 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Kia Sorento has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Spacious interior with high-quality materials
User-friendly infotainment system and controls
Above-average fuel economy from four-cylinder engines
Quiet, comfortable ride

Cons
Less cargo space than most

By: 
usnews.com

If you’re looking for a capable, convenient, and comfortable two- or three-row-crossover conveyance, the Kia Sorento is a solid choice. Once you’ve settled on the Sorento, however, the choices don’t end there. Seating for either five or seven, three engines, and both front- and all-wheel-drive variants mean there’s a Sorento for every taste.

Pros
Competent road manners,
Competent road manners,
attractive packaging.

Cons
Limited third-row access,
lifeless steering, pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2018 Kia Sorento ticks all the crossover-SUV boxes, especially in turbo-4 form.

Pros
Upscale feel
Cabin is solid, quiet
Turbo-4’s responsive tune
Well-controlled ride

Cons
Second-row seats need more support
Turbo-4? No third row
Third-row seat has slim space

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Diesel
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
31.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Diesel
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
v
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
3.30L
Torque: 
428ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
252ft-lbs
at 5 300rpm
Horsepower: 
240hp
at 3 750rpm
290hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.10Feet
36.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Retained accessory power
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.60in
187.40in
Width: 
74.70in
74.40in
Height: 
65.20in
66.50in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
7.30in
Front Track: 
63.70in
63.80in
Rear Track: 
63.50in
63.70in
Wheel Base: 
110.50in
109.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
39.50
Rear Head Room: 
39.00
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.00in
44.10in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
39.40in
Front Hip Room: 
57.60in
56.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.70in
59.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.80in
56.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.40in
58.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
57.30cu.ft
73.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4400lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
29.10cu.ft
11.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
25.00degrees
16.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.00degrees
21.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4475.00lbs
4101.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-free entry
Hands-free entry
4 one-touch power windows
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
10-way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
leather
Bucket front seats
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Folding with pass-thru center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Simulated wood trim on doors
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
14 total speakers
505 watts stereo output
USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Mast antenna
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
6 total speakers
USB Connection
3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Roof rack
Manual sunshades for rear side windows
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Rear defogger
Intermittent rear wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 8.0 in
19 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Steel spare wheel
All season tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Cornering lights
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Post-collision safety system
Emergency braking preparation
Adaptive headlights
Self-leveling headlights
Brake drying
Rear Side Airbags
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Turn signal mirrors
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*

Options

Packages: 
Sport Interior Package
Audi Exclusive Line Interior
Luxury Package
Prestige
Driver Assist Package
S Line Plus Package
Sx Advanced Technology Package
Exterior Options: 
Front License Plate Holder
20" 5-Arm-Design Wheels
Tow Hitch for Vehicles w/Audi Side Assist
Running Boards
Audi TravelSpace Base Carrier Bars
Front Grille Filler Panel
Tow Hitch for Vehicles w/out Audi Side Assist
Audi Guard Wheel Lock Kit
Delete-Panorama Sunroof
Wheel Locks
Side Step Bars
Cross Bars (Panoramic Sunroof)
Mud Guards
Tow Hitch (2.0T/3.3L)
Puddle Lights
Washer Heater
Interior Options: 
Audi Guard All-Weather Mats
Cargo Net
Audi Guard Protection Kit
Audi First Aid Kit
Audi Cargo Box
Audi Guard Cargo Mat
Cargo Tray (7 Seat)
Interior Light Kit
Cargo Cover
Cargo Net
SX Merlot Leather Seat

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#000000
Chestnut Brown, leather
#664F49
Color: 
Black Metallic, premium leather
#000000
Ivory, premium leather
#D8D5C4