Kia Sorento XM or Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF)?

2009–2015 vs 2012–2021 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Sorento XM 4,685 mm, Outlander III (GF) 4,695 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Sorento XM 531 l, Outlander III (GF) 591 l.
Lowest consumption: Sorento XM 6.1 l/100 km, Outlander III (GF) 1.8 l/100 km.
Power: Sorento XM 110–203 kW, Outlander III (GF) 110–167 kW.
Standard equipment: Sorento XM 30 items (LX), Outlander III (GF) 36 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sorento XM2009–2015 · 11 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF)2012–2021 · 10 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sorento XM2009–2015no listings	Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF)2012–2021no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,685 mm	Length4,695 mm
Width	Width1,885 mm	Width1,800 mm–1,810 mm
Height	Height1,700 mm–1,710 mm	Height1,680 mm–1,710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance184 mm–185 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–215 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume515 l–531 l	Trunk volume463 l–591 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,655 kg–1,930 kg	Curb weight1,400 kg–1,880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l–70 l	Fuel tank45 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2015	Production years2012–2021
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines10
Power	Power110–203 kW (150–276 hp)	Power110–167 kW (150–227 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.1 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi 197 2WD	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 2.0 PHEV
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.7 s · 3.5 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 3.0 V6 GT
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · LX	Items in the base trim36 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · EX	Items in the top trim63 · Instyle
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height 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 · Multimedia4 · 5
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 & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 12
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
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✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sorento XM or Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF)?

Length: Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF) 4,695 mm, Kia Sorento XM 4,685 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,670 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 591 vs 531 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sorento XM or Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF)?

The most frugal Kia Sorento XM uses 6.1 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi 197 2WD); the most frugal Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF) 1.8 l/100 km (2.0 PHEV).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sorento XM or Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF)?

The strongest Kia Sorento XM makes 203 kW (276 hp) (3.5 V6); the strongest Mitsubishi Outlander III (GF) 167 kW (227 hp) (3.0 V6 GT).

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