2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 234 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Hilux. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Hilux |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3777 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |