2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Scion tC
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Scion tC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Scion tC would be higher. Both 2012 Kia Sorento and 2010 Scion tC are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Scion tC.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion tC. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2010 Scion tC | |
| Make | Kia | Scion |
| Model | Sorento | tC |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
