2013 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sorento and 2013 Audi A3 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) has 75 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 219 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. 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 (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | A3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1789 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1745 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
