Subaru Outback 2025 vs Kia Sorento 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 376 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 66 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 64 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 241 mm (9.5 inches) | 175 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 | 4.80 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2280 litres | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 400 | 50 000 | |
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