2013 Kia RIO vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2013 Kia RIO 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 590 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia RIO | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | RIO | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4045 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |
