2024 Kia Sorento vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Sorento

2024 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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Picture of the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV

MSRP*: $40,345 to $50,345
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG Info not available
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)
  • 248-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 248 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.0 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 84.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 39.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 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 PHEV. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sorento will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 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 PHEV.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Sorento has a little more horsepower than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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 PHEV.

Utility
The Kia Sorento has less seating than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, making the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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 PHEV.