2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 134 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Because 2006 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Outback | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Outback | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
