2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 3 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 186 kg more than 2013 Acura TL.
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, 2013 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2013 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2013 Acura TL 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 | 2013 Acura TL | |
Make | Kia | Acura |
Model | Sorento | TL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1452 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |