2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (229 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Sorento | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Outback |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 229 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |