Kia Sorento 2002 vs Lexus RX 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 61 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 37 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 13.0 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 795 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 890 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1900 litres | 1725 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 2 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`610 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`985 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 480 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Lexus RX. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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