2013 Kia Sorento EX vs. 2013 Kia Sorento EX V6
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sorento EX and 2013 Kia Sorento EX V6 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 EX V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento EX V6 (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento EX. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento EX V6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento EX V6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 EX V6 (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento EX. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento EX V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Sorento EX | 2013 Kia Sorento EX V6 | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| 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 | 188 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 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 | 1699 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1745 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
