Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 421 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 41 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Kia Sorento. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 920 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.75 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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Outlander has 259 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 11 000 | |
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