Car Buyer's Guide

Kia Sorento: UM vs MQ4

Kia Sorento UM

Kia Sorento UM

Kia Sorento MQ4

Kia Sorento MQ4

Verdict

The UM has a 42% bigger boot, the UM is about 29% cheaper, while the UM is 10% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM150,518RM211,498
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentD-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM599RM838
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC commonrail turbodiesel with variable geometry turbo16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing
Capacity2,199 cc2,497 cc
Horsepower197 hp177 hp
Torque441 Nm232 Nm
FuelDieselPetrol
Bore85.4 mm88.5 mm
Compression Ratio1610.5
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name6-Speed Automatic6-Speed Automatic
Gears66
Transmission ManufacturerHyundaiKia
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
Rated Economy7.8 L/100 km
Co2205 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,780 mm4,810 mm
Width1,890 mm1,900 mm
Height1,685 mm1,695 mm
Wheelbase2,780 mm2,815 mm
Weight2,036 kg1,719 kg
Fuel Tank71 litres67 litres
Doors55
Seats77
Boot Space320 litres187 litres
Front Tyre235/65R17235/60R18
Rear Tyre235/65R17235/60R18
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresNexen Nfera RU1Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars
ANCAP5 stars
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts7 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats in middle rowAvailable for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistNoSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesBlind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning
Lighting
HeadlampsHalogen ProjectorLED Projector with Automatic High Beam
TaillampsNormal BulbLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual Adjustable8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-Folding Last Row60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsSecond Row Vents, Third Row Vents with Blower Control
Power Sockets2 Front, 1 Middle Row1 Front, 1 Second Row, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB, 1 Second Row USB, 2 Third Row USB
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row
Audio3.8" Radio, CD, MP3 player with 6 Speakers10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless operationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Tiptronic
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationPowered with Contactless Operation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterElectroluminescent AnalogueDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesQi Wireless Charger
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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