Subaru Outback 2025 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 376 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 59 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 64 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 67 litres | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 241 mm (9.5 inches) | 176 mm (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 | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Outback is 6 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 980 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2280 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 70 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 400 | 41 800 | |
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