Lexus RX 1997 vs Kia Sorento 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 61 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 37 NM less than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Lexus RX is 1 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 890 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 litres | 1900 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 401 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 2 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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