Kia Sorento 2017 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 402 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 35 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35 | 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2017 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sorento 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 11 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 9 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 128 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1732 litres | 1608 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 532 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 124 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Kia Sorento can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 16 600 | |
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