Kia Sorento 2012 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 232 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 4 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, but torque is 7 NM less than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.2 | |
| Kia Sorento consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 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`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 5200 | |
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