2010 Kia Sportage LX vs. 2010 Kia Sportage EX
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sportage LX and 2010 Kia Sportage EX were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage EX (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage LX. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage EX should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage EX weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage LX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Sportage EX (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage LX. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sportage EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage LX. 2010 Kia Sportage EX has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Sportage LX has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Sportage LX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sportage EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sportage LX | 2010 Kia Sportage EX | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1694 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
