Kia Sorento 2009 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 20 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sorento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 9 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 774 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 774 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1691 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.88 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.28 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6000 | |
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