2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi S4 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Because 2011 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2011 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
