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.
Subaru Outback vs Kia Sorento Comparison
Subaru Outback
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Kia Sorento
2024 Subaru
Outback
vs
2024 Kia
Sorento
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
8.1
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
67L
107 to 650 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 8 year
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warranty
MSRP
$39,990 - $57,490
$47,650 - $84,660
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$695)
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
8.2
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
8.1
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid review
The updated Sorento HEV scores big tech upgrades and a fresh look, but its premium pricing and short supply limit appeal somewhat.
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James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4800 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 10.5 - 16 | |
