2013 Kia Optima vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2013 Kia Optima and 2013 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Optima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 161 kg more than 2013 Kia Optima.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Optima (365 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Optima | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4845 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2795 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
