2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento.
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 Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
