2011 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2011 Kia Rio and 2011 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 639 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. 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, 2011 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Rio | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rio | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1767 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4016 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
