Kia Sorento 2024 vs Subaru Outback 2025
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Subaru Outback can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 - 281 HP | 180 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 440 NM | 241 - 376 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Outback are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Sorento. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.8 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | 221 - 241 mm (8.7 - 9.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback 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: | 4.80 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 7 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 980 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 2280 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Kia Sorento has 283 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 142 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Kia Sorento can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`550 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 51 200 | 37 800 | |
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