2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 452 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
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, 2006 Subaru Outback (297 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Outback |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 297 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
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 | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |