2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Outback. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 452 kg more than 2005 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Outback |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1962 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 | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |