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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (297 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 | 3778 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |