2011 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Flex would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 329 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2011 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Flex | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Flex | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
