Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 vs Kia Sorento 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 4 HP less power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 7 NM more than Kia Sorento. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Outlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 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: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller. Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 774 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.88 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.28 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7000 | |
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