2011 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Rogue.
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, 2013 Kia Sorento (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Rogue | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Rogue | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1659 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
