2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
