2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Lexus RX
To start off, 2007 Lexus RX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Kia | Lexus |
| Model | Sorento | RX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2017 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
