2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
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 (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW X1 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW X1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sorento | X1 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |