Mitsubishi Pajero 2001 vs Kia Sorento 2002

 
Mitsubishi Pajero
2001 - 2003
Kia Sorento
2002 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.2 Diesel2.5 Diesel

Performance

Power: 165 HP140 HP
Torque: 373 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.3 seconds15.5 seconds
Mitsubishi Pajero is more dynamic to drive.
Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 25 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.58.4
Real fuel consumption: 10.0 l/100km11.0 l/100km
By specification Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 315 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento.
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle950 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway1170 km on highway
900 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
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)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.57 m
Width: 1.88 m1.86 m
Height: 1.84 m1.72 m
Mitsubishi Pajero is 29 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 12 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data890 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1900 litres
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 2`800 kg2`610 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Mitsubishi Pajero has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Pajero, so Mitsubishi Pajero quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 36002200
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Pajero has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
Kia Sorento has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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