Kia Sorento 2014 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 21 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 18 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): | 9.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 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) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 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 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1640 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.5 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 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 16 600 | |
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