2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 546 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
