Lexus RX 2012 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 77 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 95 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus RX is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 446 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1662 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 14 800 | |
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