2022 Subaru Outback AWD v Kia Sorento S comparison
Crossover against SUV, five seats against seven, all-wheel drive against front-wheel drive, Japan against Korea. It's a base model shootout.
Kia Sorento vs Subaru Outback Comparison
Kia Sorento
Subaru Outback
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Subaru Outback reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE 7 SEAT PHEV AWD
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
107 to 657 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$50,680 - $84,660
$43,690 - $57,490
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Beautifully appointed cabin
- Practical three-row layout
- Predictable steering and handling
Misses
- PHEV system not as sophisticated as others
- Realistic EV range is a bit low
- Way too big a price premium
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
Colours Available
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV review
The Sorento plug-in hybrid is only available in flagship spec and – for now, at least – that counts against it.
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Matt Campbell
2025 Subaru Outback review
The Outback is a bit of an oddball among modern SUVs, and that works in its favour. Even in upscale Touring XT trim, there's value to be had.
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Josh Nevett
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 200kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6300 | 5200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 332Nm - 440Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 2000 - 3400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86 - 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
