2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Kia Sportage (228 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Outlander | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
