2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 817 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
