Kia Sorento XM or Opel Antara?

2009–2015 vs 2006–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Sorento XM 4,685 mm, Antara 4,596 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Sorento XM 531 l, Antara 420 l.
Lowest consumption: Sorento XM 6.1 l/100 km, Antara 6.6 l/100 km.
Power: Sorento XM 110–203 kW, Antara 93–183 kW.
Standard equipment: Sorento XM 30 items (LX), Antara 33 items (Enjoy).
On Autodrom: Antara from €1,400 (2 listings); no Sorento XM is listed right now.

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

Opel Antara2006–2015 · 13 engines · Enjoy, Cosmo, Essentia, SelectionSpecifications →2 listings from €1,400 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sorento XM2009–2015no listings	Opel Antara2006–20152 listings · from €1,400
Dimensions
Length	Length4,685 mm	Length4,575 mm–4,596 mm
Width	Width1,885 mm	Width1,850 mm
Height	Height1,700 mm–1,710 mm	Height1,704 mm–1,761 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,707 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance184 mm–185 mm	Ground clearance176 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume515 l–531 l	Trunk volume402 l–420 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,655 kg–1,930 kg	Curb weight1,655 kg–1,967 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l–70 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2015	Production years2006–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines13
Power	Power110–203 kW (150–276 hp)	Power93–183 kW (126–249 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)2.0–3.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.1 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 197 2WD	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.2 CDTI 163
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 3.5 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 3.0 V6 249 AT
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed203 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Enjoy
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · LX	Items in the base trim33 · Enjoy
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · EX	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height 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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 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✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€1,400
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€6,950

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sorento XM or Opel Antara?

Length: Kia Sorento XM 4,685 mm, Opel Antara 4,596 mm (a 89 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,707 mm. Boot: 531 vs 420 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sorento XM or Opel Antara?

The most frugal Kia Sorento XM uses 6.1 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 197 2WD); the most frugal Opel Antara 6.6 l/100 km (2.2 CDTI 163).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sorento XM or Opel Antara?

The strongest Kia Sorento XM makes 203 kW (276 hp) (3.5 V6); the strongest Opel Antara 183 kW (249 hp) (3.0 V6 249 AT).

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