Kia Sorento 2012 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 20 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 17 years | 16 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 2012 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 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Sorento is larger. Kia Sorento is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 9 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 774 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1691 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento has 259 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. This could mean that the Kia Sorento uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 4400 | |
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