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2016 Kia Sorento
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2016 Kia Sorento
MSRP $27,695 - $46,895
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2016 Subaru Outback
MSRP $27,995 - $40,195
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Regular Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded H-6
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.4 L/144 3.3 L/204
2.5 L/150 3.6 L/222
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
240 hp @ 6000 rpm 185 hp @ 6000 rpm 290 hp @ 6400 rpm
175 hp @ 5800 rpm 256 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
260 ft-lb @ 1450 rpm 178 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 252 ft-lb @ 5300 rpm
174 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 247 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Lineartronic CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission w/manual mode, paddle shift controls, lock-up torque converter, transmission shift lock, X-mode and Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive system: Electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch High-Torque CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission w/manual mode, Lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, transmission shift lock, X-mode, Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive system: Electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch 6-Speed Manual -inc: flexible flywheel, fully synchronized (including reverse), hydraulically operated dry single-plate disc clutch, starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled) and Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive system: Viscous-coupling limited-slip centre differential
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.1 - 13.4 L/100 km
9.3 - 12.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.2 - 9.4 L/100 km
7.1 - 8.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.2 - 13.4 L/100 km
7.1 - 12.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
71.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 7
5
Front Head Room
1,003 mm
973 - 1,036 mm
Front Leg Room
1,120 mm
1,090 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,501 mm
1,476 mm
Rear Head Room
998 mm
988 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,001 mm
968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,473 mm
1,455 mm
Third Row Head Room
922 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
805 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1341 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2067 - 2081 L
2076 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1076 - 1099 L
1005 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
320 - 1099 L
1005 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,779 mm
2,746 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,890 mm
1,839 mm
Height, Overall
1,689 mm
1,679 mm
Min Ground Clearance
185 mm
221 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,680 - 1,860 kg
N/A
Front Tire Size
P235/60HR18 P235/65TR17 P235/55HR19
P225/65HR17 P225/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
P235/60HR18 P235/65TR17 P235/55HR19
P225/65HR17 P225/60HR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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