Kia Sorento UM or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

2015–2020 vs 2006–2021 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: Sorento UM 4,800 mm, Pajero IV (V80) 4,900 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: Sorento UM 605 l, Pajero IV (V80) 663 l.
Lowest consumption: Sorento UM 5.7 l/100 km, Pajero IV (V80) 8.3 l/100 km.
Power: Sorento UM 136–184 kW, Pajero IV (V80) 118–184 kW.
Standard equipment: Sorento UM 31 items (LX), Pajero IV (V80) 33 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sorento UM2015–2020 · 11 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)2006–2021 · 12 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sorento UM2015–2020no listings	Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)2006–2021no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,780 mm–4,800 mm	Length4,385 mm–4,900 mm
Width	Width1,890 mm	Width1,875 mm
Height	Height1,685 mm–1,690 mm	Height1,850 mm–1,900 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,780 mm	Wheelbase2,545 mm–2,780 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm	Ground clearance225 mm–235 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume605 l	Trunk volume215 l–663 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,735 kg–1,895 kg	Curb weight2,075 kg–2,295 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–71 l	Fuel tank69 l–88 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2006–2021
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)	Power118–184 kW (160–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)3.0–3.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 200 MT	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 3.2 DI-D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 T-GDI	Best 0–100 km/h9.3 s · 3.8 V6
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · LX	Items in the base trim33 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Platinum	Items in the top trim60 · Instyle
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 6
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch—	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sorento UM or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) 4,900 mm, Kia Sorento UM 4,800 mm (a 100 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,780 mm. Boot: 663 vs 605 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sorento UM or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

The most frugal Kia Sorento UM uses 5.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 200 MT); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) 8.3 l/100 km (3.2 DI-D).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sorento UM or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

The strongest Kia Sorento UM makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.3 V6); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6).

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