Kia Sorento vs Isuzu MU-X

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sorento and Isuzu MU-X. The Kia Sorento price is Rs. 27.99 Lakh and Isuzu MU-X price is Rs. 34.53 Lakh. The Kia Sorento is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Isuzu MU-X is available in 1898 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Sorento provides the mileage of 17.66 kmpl.

Sorento HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR vs MU-X 4x2 AT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sorento	MU-X
Price	Rs. 27.99 Lakh	Rs. 34.53 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2151 cc	1898 cc
Power	190 bhp	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Kia Sorento

HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR

Rs. 27.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Isuzu MU-X

4x2 AT

Rs. 34.53 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Sorento

HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR

Isuzu MU-X

4x2 AT

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colours

Specifications
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Brochure
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1898 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream D2.2L DCT	Ddi VGS Turbo Intercooled
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	161 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	442 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm	360 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 12.96 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 17.66 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 5 Gears

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut & stabilizer	Independent, Double wishbone, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Independent Multi-link	Penta-link suspension, gas shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (135/80R18)	Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	255 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	255 / 60 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Seatbelts
Lane Departure Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	Third Row Middle Adjustable & Three Point Seatbelts
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock, & Emergency Fuel Cutoff
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Vents on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor		Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes	3 - Eco/ Normal/ Sport
Fuel Fillers Lid
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Chrome Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Chrome finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Key-Operated
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features	Acoustic Windshield & UV Protection Glass

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	8 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Single Tone (Black / Silver)
Wrappings	Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob & Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Gravity Grey	Nautilus Blue
	Glacier White Pearl	Red Spinal Mica
	Imperial Blue	Silky White Pearl
	Aurora Black Pearl	Galena Grey
	Pewter Olive	Black Mica
	Magma Red	Silver Metallic
	Ivory Silver
	Dark Gun Metal

Used Cars in India

13 Used MU-X

Rs. 8.9 Lakhonwards

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Sorento vs MU-X Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sorento and Isuzu MU-X?

Kia Sorento price is Rs. 27.99 Lakh and Isuzu MU-X price is Rs. 34.53 Lakh. Hence Kia Sorento is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sorento compared to MU-X?

For the HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR variant, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 442 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm of torque. For the 4x2 AT variant, 1898 cc Diesel engine of MU-X produces 161 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 360 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque.

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Kia Sorento vs Isuzu MU-X

Length Width Height	4815 mm * 1900 mm * 1785 mm	4825 mm * 1860 mm * 1860 mm
Ground Clearance		230 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2815	2845

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	179 L (measured up to the roof) – 813 L (rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	67	55

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	KIA Digital Tiger Face Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Silver
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen - Front
Stop Lamp	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Boot Lamp	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key
Remote Parking with Key

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage