2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX vs. 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX and 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6.
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, 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6. 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi LX | 2010 Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
