Kia Sorento vs Subaru Outback
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2009 | Years produced2000-Present |
MSRP$31,990 | MSRP$34,995 |
Listings1377 | Listings912 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryLarger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space34.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3814 lbs | Curb Weight3741 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height67.5 in |
Length189.6 in | Length191.7 in |
Width74.8 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1587 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2009 | 2000-Present |
MSRP | $31,990 | $34,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Larger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new grey paint colour is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 34.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3814 lbs | 3741 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 67.5 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 191.7 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1587 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 2700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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