2011 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Elantra | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
