2013 Kia Sportage LX vs. 2013 Kia Sportage SX
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sportage LX and 2013 Kia Sportage SX 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 Sportage LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage SX (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage LX. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage SX should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage SX weights approximately 51 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage LX. 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 Sportage SX (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage LX. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage SX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Sportage LX | 2013 Kia Sportage SX | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 174 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1855 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1645 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
