Kia Sorento 2020 vs Lexus RX 2022
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sorento) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Lexus RX) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 191 HP | 271 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 80 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 215 NM less than Lexus RX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 18.50 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus RX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 8 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | 838 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 1308 litres | |
| Kia Sorento has 481 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 830 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`480 kg | 2`719 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`785 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 695 kg | 564 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Lexus RX. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 41 800 | 68 000 | |
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