2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,895 to $42,795
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,500 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 189.0 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Subaru Outback. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sorento and the Subaru Outback.

Convenience
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sorento, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Sorento is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
The Kia Sorento is about the same width as the Subaru Outback. When looking at overall length, the Kia Sorento takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Outback.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Subaru Outback for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento greatly out-muscles the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Outback.

Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Outback, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Sorento as you will in the Subaru Outback.