Subaru Outback 2025 vs Kia Sorento 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Outback is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 - 260 HP | 160 - 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 - 376 NM | 245 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 - 10 seconds | |
| In general, Kia Sorento are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Outback. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.6 - 9.8 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 221 - 241 mm (8.7 - 9.5 inches) | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Outback is 7 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 980 litres | 697 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2280 litres | 2138 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 283 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 142 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.5 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | ~ 2`550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 51 800 | |
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