Subaru Outback (2009 – 2014) vs Kia Sorento (2009 – 2014): specs compared
The Kia Sorento is the more powerful of the two, with up to 273 hp against 260 hp. The Subaru Outback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,468 kg against 1,610 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Subaru Outback is 96 mm longer than the Kia Sorento.
| Specification |
Subaru
Outback
2009 – 2014
|
Kia
Sorento
2009 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2014 | 2009 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 260 hp | 175 – 276 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 350 Nm | 229 – 437 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 10.4 s | 9.3 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 230 km/h | 187 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 10.0 L/100 km | 6.5 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,684 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,468 – 1,638 kg | 1,610 – 1,890 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.