2012 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Lexus ES
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sportage and 2012 Lexus ES were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus ES (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage.
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 Lexus ES (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage. 2012 Lexus ES has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lexus ES will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Lexus ES | |
Make | Kia | Lexus |
Model | Sportage | ES |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |