Sorento X-Line vs CX-50
Kia · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
CX-50
Beats the Sorento X-Line by 0.08s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the CX-50 beats the Sorento X-Line by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the CX-50 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
277 hp
256 hp
0–100 km/h
7s
6.9s
Top speed
220 km/h
220 km/h
Engine
2.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
2.5L Turbocharged
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
421 Nm
434 Nm
Price
$42,000
$32,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Sorento X-Line
CX-50
100 m
6.745s
6.701s
1/8 mile
9.965s
9.903s
1/4 mile
14.967s
14.882s
1 km
26.776s
26.652s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: CX-50 is $32,500 vs $42,000 for the Sorento X-Line — a $9,500 gap. Power: Sorento X-Line makes 21 hp more (277 vs 256).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Sorento X-Line or the CX-50?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the CX-50 is faster, beating the Sorento X-Line by 0.08 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Sorento X-Line vs the CX-50?
The Sorento X-Line hits 100 km/h in 7 seconds, while the CX-50 does it in 6.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Sorento X-Line produces 277 hp; the CX-50 produces 256 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Sorento X-Line tops out at 220 km/h, and the CX-50 reaches 220 km/h.
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