Kia Sorento 2014 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 50 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 61 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sorento consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine | |||
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 | 128 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 128 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1608 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 54 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 | no data | |
| 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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