Kia Sorento UM or Kia Sorento XM?

2015–2020 vs 2009–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Sorento UM 4,800 mm, Sorento XM 4,685 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: Sorento UM 605 l, Sorento XM 531 l.
Lowest consumption: Sorento UM 5.7 l/100 km, Sorento XM 6.1 l/100 km.
Power: Sorento UM 136–184 kW, Sorento XM 110–203 kW.
Standard equipment: Sorento UM 31 items (LX), Sorento XM 30 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sorento UM2015–2020 · 11 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Kia Sorento XM2009–2015 · 11 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sorento UM2015–2020no listings	Kia Sorento XM2009–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,780 mm–4,800 mm	Length4,685 mm
Width	Width1,890 mm	Width1,885 mm
Height	Height1,685 mm–1,690 mm	Height1,700 mm–1,710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,780 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm	Ground clearance184 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume605 l	Trunk volume515 l–531 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,735 kg–1,895 kg	Curb weight1,655 kg–1,930 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–71 l	Fuel tank64 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)	Power110–203 kW (150–276 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 200 MT	Lowest consumption6.1 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 197 2WD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 3.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · LX	Items in the base trim30 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Platinum	Items in the top trim38 · EX
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sorento UM or Kia Sorento XM?

Length: Kia Sorento UM 4,800 mm, Kia Sorento XM 4,685 mm (a 115 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 605 vs 531 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sorento UM or Kia Sorento XM?

The most frugal Kia Sorento UM uses 5.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 200 MT); the most frugal Kia Sorento XM 6.1 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 197 2WD).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sorento UM or Kia Sorento XM?

The strongest Kia Sorento UM makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.3 V6); the strongest Kia Sorento XM 203 kW (276 hp) (3.5 V6).

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