Kia Sorento 2009 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 11.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 4 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, but torque is 7 NM less than Mitsubishi Outlander. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 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. | |||
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 2009 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 2009 2.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 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 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 774 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 774 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1691 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.88 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.28 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 5200 | |
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