2011 Kia Sorento LX vs. 2011 Kia Sorento SX
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sorento LX and 2011 Kia Sorento SX 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 SX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento SX (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento LX. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento SX should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento SX weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento 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, 2011 Kia Sorento SX (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento LX. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sorento SX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento LX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Sorento LX | 2011 Kia Sorento SX | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sorento | Sorento |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 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 | 1722 kg | 1767 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1735 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |