2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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2025 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $29,645 to $43,145
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.0 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 84.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Mitsubishi Outlander. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Mitsubishi Outlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Sorento is somewhat more expensive than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sorento takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento greatly out-muscles the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Utility
The Kia Sorento has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making the Mitsubishi Outlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia Sorento has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mitsubishi Outlander.