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Kia Sorento vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (46900 £ vs 42800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Kia Sorento vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • slightly lighter

Mitsubishi Outlander

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  • slight cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • decisively more efficient
  • clearly perceptible more electric range
  • minimal quicker from 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Outlander has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Outlander manages with 2.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.90 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Outlander performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 85 km, about 30 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Outlander

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Outlander has a a bit edge – offering 306 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Kia Sorento is slightly lighter – 1855 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento to a small extent takes the win – 685 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Outlander holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

Kia Sorento
Mitsubishi Outlander

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Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 2.7 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 85 km

Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Mitsubishi Outlander

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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Kia Sorento
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption

Price
46900 - 60100 £
Price
42800 - 53000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1855 - 2110 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2120 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1900 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
Engine capacity
2360 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sorento have?

The Kia Sorento is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.