2013 Kia Sorento LX V6 vs. 2013 Kia Sorento EX
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sorento LX V6 and 2013 Kia Sorento EX 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 LX V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento LX 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 LX V6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento LX V6 weights approximately 20 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.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Sorento LX V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento EX 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 Sorento LX 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 LX 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 LX V6 | 2013 Kia Sorento EX | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sorento | Sorento |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 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 | 1719 kg | 1699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1735 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |