Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Sorento
Unavailable*
$33,405*
Mitsubishi Outlander Starting Market Average is unequipped
$33,564
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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26 combined*
23 city/31 hwy*
64 combined
Not Standard*
Plug-In Hybrid 2.4L I4*
2.5L I4*
4WD*
FWD*
7 passenger
7 passenger*
Mitsubishi Outlander Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Kia Sorento Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
5 yr / 60k mi
5 yr / 60k mi
248 hp*
191 hp*
Mitsubishi Outlander Blind Spot System is standard
Kia Sorento Blind Spot System is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Surround View Camera is standard
Kia Sorento Surround View Camera is optional
Mitsubishi Outlander Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Kia Sorento Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Remote Engine Start is standard
Kia Sorento Remote Engine Start is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Parking Sensors is standard
Kia Sorento Parking Sensors is optional
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento OEM Engine Code is unequipped
Plug-In Hybrid*
Gas*
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
248 hp*
191 hp*
5000 rpm*
6100 rpm*
332 lb-ft*
181 lb-ft*
Unavailable*
4000 rpm*
2.4 L*
2.5 L*
Inline
Inline
4 cylinder
4 cylinder
Mitsubishi Outlander Aspiration is unequipped
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Variable Valvetrain is optional
Kia Sorento Variable Valvetrain is unequipped
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Valvetrain is unequipped
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Number of Valves is unequipped
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Compression Ratio is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Eco Mode is optional
Kia Sorento Eco Mode is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Mode is optional
Kia Sorento Sport Mode is unequipped
Unavailable*
23 MPG*
Unavailable*
31 MPG*
26 MPG*
26 MPG*
64 MPGe
Unavailable*
38 mile
Unavailable*
16.0 hours
Kia Sorento Level 1 Charging Time is unequipped
6.5 hours
Kia Sorento Level 2 Charging Time is unequipped
DC Charger Port
Kia Sorento DC Fast Charger Port is unequipped
20.0 kWh
Kia Sorento Battery Capacity is unequipped
0.63 Hours
Kia Sorento DC Fast Charging Time is unequipped
Automatic
Automatic
Paddles*
Gear Shifter*
Mitsubishi Outlander Continuously Variable is optional
Kia Sorento Continuously Variable is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Dual Clutch Transmission is unequipped
Kia Sorento Dual Clutch Transmission is optional
1
8*
LED
LED
Mitsubishi Outlander Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Kia Sorento Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Kia Sorento Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Rain Sensing*
Variable Intermittent*
Mitsubishi Outlander Fog Lamps is standard
Kia Sorento Fog Lamps is optional
Mitsubishi Outlander Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Kia Sorento Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Kia Sorento Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Kia Sorento Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Memory Side Mirrors is optional
Kia Sorento Memory Side Mirrors is unequipped
Power
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Power Side Mirrors is standard
Kia Sorento Power Side Mirrors is standard
Power
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Kia Sorento Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Mitsubishi Outlander Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Kia Sorento Power Trunk/Liftgate is optional
Motion-Activated
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Roof Rails is optional
Kia Sorento Roof Rails is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Running Boards is unequipped
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Tow Hitch is optional
Kia Sorento Tow Hitch is optional
20 in*
17 in*
20 in*
17 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P255/45WR20*
P235/65HR17*
P255/45WR20*
P235/65HR17*
Not Standard*
All-Season*
Mitsubishi Outlander Spare Tire Type is unequipped
Compact
Mitsubishi Outlander Inflator Kit is optional
Kia Sorento Inflator Kit is unequipped
Premium Synthetic*
Cloth*
1 way*
Unavailable*
Unavailable*
Unavailable*
Power
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Bucket
Bucket
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Bench
Bench*
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd Row Center Armrest is optional
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Center Armrest is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Bench
Bench
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento 3rd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Floor Mats is optional
Kia Sorento Floor Mats is optional
Mitsubishi Outlander Power Windows is standard
Kia Sorento Power Windows is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Power Locks is standard
Kia Sorento Power Locks is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Kia Sorento Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Remote Engine Start is standard
Kia Sorento Remote Engine Start is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Kia Sorento Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Keyless Ignition is standard
Kia Sorento Keyless Ignition is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Garage Door Opener is optional
Kia Sorento Garage Door Opener is optional
Dual-Zone
Manual*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Dash Material is unequipped
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Door Trim is unequipped
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Leather*
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Kia Sorento Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Kia Sorento Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Adaptive Cruise Control
Mitsubishi Outlander Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Kia Sorento Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Mitsubishi Outlander External Temperature Display is optional
Kia Sorento External Temperature Display is unequipped
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento 12V DC Power Outlet is unequipped
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento Manual Driver Seat is unequipped
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento Manual Passenger Seat is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander AM/FM is standard
Kia Sorento AM/FM is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Satellite Radio is standard
Kia Sorento Satellite Radio is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander HD Radio is standard
Kia Sorento HD Radio is standard
Unavailable*
Unavailable*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Front
Front
Mitsubishi Outlander Bluetooth Streaming Audio is optional
Kia Sorento Bluetooth Streaming Audio is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Infotainment System is optional
Kia Sorento Infotainment System is unequipped
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento Screen Size is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Touch Screen is optional
Kia Sorento Touch Screen is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Bluetooth Hands-Free is optional
Kia Sorento Bluetooth Hands-Free is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Voice Command is optional
Kia Sorento Voice Command is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Entertainment System Monitors is unequipped
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander In-Car WiFi is optional
Kia Sorento In-Car WiFi is optional
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento USB Input is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Navigation is standard
Kia Sorento Navigation is optional
Mitsubishi Outlander Apple CarPlay is standard
Kia Sorento Apple CarPlay is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Android Auto is standard
Kia Sorento Android Auto is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Bluetooth is standard
Kia Sorento Bluetooth is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Wireless Charging is optional
Kia Sorento Wireless Charging is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Brake Assist is standard
Kia Sorento Brake Assist is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Automatic Braking is standard
Kia Sorento Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Active Lane Keep Assist*
Active Lane Keep Assist
Mitsubishi Outlander Forward Collision Warning is standard
Kia Sorento Forward Collision Warning is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Backup Camera is standard
Kia Sorento Backup Camera is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Around View Camera is standard
Kia Sorento Around View Camera is optional
Rear
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Kia Sorento Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Alarm is standard
Kia Sorento Alarm is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Kia Sorento Heads-up Display (HUD) is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Traction Control is standard
Kia Sorento Traction Control is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Stability Control is standard
Kia Sorento Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Warning Lamp
Front and Rear
Front and Rear*
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Mitsubishi Outlander Knee Airbags is standard
Kia Sorento Knee Airbags is standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Pedestrian Detection is optional
Kia Sorento Pedestrian Detection is unequipped
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brake Actuated
Not Standard*
Mitsubishi Outlander Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is optional
Kia Sorento Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is unequipped
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Stabilizer Bar is unequipped
Mitsubishi Outlander Hill Descent Assist is optional
Kia Sorento Hill Descent Assist is unequipped
5 yr
5 yr
60000 mi
60000 mi
10 yr
10 yr
100000 mi
100000 mi
7 yr
5 yr
100000 mi
100000 mi
5 yr*
5 yr
Unlimited mi*
60000 mi
10 yr
8 yr
100000 mi
50000 mi
2 yr
Kia Sorento Free-maintenance Warranty Length is unequipped
30000 mi
Kia Sorento Free-maintenance Warranty Miles is unequipped
13.8 in
12.8 in
13.0 in
12.0 in*
Unavailable*
4.49*
Mitsubishi Outlander Second Gear Ratio is unequipped
2.76*
Mitsubishi Outlander Third Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.77*
Mitsubishi Outlander Fourth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.39*
Mitsubishi Outlander Fifth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.21*
Mitsubishi Outlander Sixth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.0*
Mitsubishi Outlander Seventh Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.8*
Mitsubishi Outlander Eighth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.64
Unavailable*
3.08*
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
40.6 in*
40.3 in
41.7 in
41.4 in*
53.9 in*
55.6 in
57.9 in
59.1 in
39.1 in*
39.1 in
38.1 in*
41.7 in*
53.3 in
55.1 in
55.9 in
58.1 in
33.1 in*
36.8 in
19.1 in*
29.6 in
42.1 in
42.5 in
51.2 in
53.0 in
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento Length is unequipped
84.4 in
74.8 in
68.7 in*
66.7 in*
106.5 in
110.8 in
7.9 in*
6.9 in*
36.1 ft
Unavailable*
4651.0 lbs*
3814.0 lbs*
5197 lbs*
Kia Sorento Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is unequipped
1483 lbs*
Kia Sorento Payload is unequipped
12.3 gal*
17.7 gal*
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento 1st Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
Unavailable*
Kia Sorento 3rd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
7 passenger
7 passenger*
7 passenger
7 passenger*
12.8 ft³*
12.6 ft³
64.3 ft³
75.5 ft³
30.8 ft³*
38.5 ft³
1500 lbs*
2000 lbs*
1500 lbs*
2000 lbs*
Pricing
When comparing SUVs like the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Kia Sorento, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, cargo and seating capacity, and standard features. Starting with price, the Mitsubishi Outlander is less expensive with a starting MSRP of $31,590 and the similarly equipped Kia Sorento starts at $33,405.Cargo & Seating
Moving on to cargo capacity, the Mitsubishi Outlander has more space than the Kia Sorento. The Mitsubishi Outlander offers up to 12.8 ft³ with all seats in place with a maximum of 64.3 ft³ with the second row of seats folded. On the other hand, the Kia Sorento has 12.6 ft³ with the seats in place, and a maximum of 64.3 ft³ with the second row of seats folded. SUVs with a third row option will have less cargo room. As for interior space, the Mitsubishi Outlander has more legroom and less second-row legroom than the Kia Sorento. The Mitsubishi Outlander has 41.7 in of front-row legroom vs. the 41.4 in that the Kia Sorento has, while the Mitsubishi Outlander also has 38.1 in of second-row legroom in comparison to the Kia Sorento's 41.7 in.TrueCar users have given the Mitsubishi Outlander an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 and the Kia Sorento a rating of 4.78. Keep in mind what features you prefer the most when choosing between the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Kia Sorento.