Kia Sorento 2002 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Outlander have the same engine power, but Kia Sorento torque is 10 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 760 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 890 litres | 541 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1900 litres | 1691 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sorento has 349 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Mitsubishi Outlander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 209 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`610 | 2`350 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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