2012 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2012 Kia Rio and 2012 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio.
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, 2012 Kia Sorento (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Rio | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Rio | Sorento |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1709 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |