2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster 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 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2009 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
