2013 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sorento and 2013 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 123 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
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 Sportage (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 86 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1699 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1745 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
