Kia Sorento 2024 vs Subaru Outback 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 376 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 66 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 64 NM more than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 241 mm (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: | no data | 980 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2280 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: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 51 200 | 37 800 | |
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