2012 Kia Sorento LX vs. 2012 Kia Sorento EX
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sorento LX and 2012 Kia Sorento EX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Kia Sorento LX and 2012 Kia Sorento EX are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento EX (191 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento LX. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento EX should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento LX.
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 EX (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento LX. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento LX | 2012 Kia Sorento EX | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
