2018 Mitsubishi Outlander vs 2018 Kia Sorrento
When it is time to decide between two closely matched competitors, it is wise to accumulate all of the information you can before making your ultimate decision. Especially when that difficult decision pits two of the most stylish, spacious and efficient SUV’s available, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander and the 2018 Kia Sorento, against each other. On the exterior it is easy to see why these two vehicles are difficult to decide between, but once you look under the hood, inside the cabin, and size up their standard and optional equipment the differences start to stand out. And to help you in your decision-making process, here is a clear-cut comparison between the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander and the 2018 Kia Sorento.
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander |
Versus |
2018 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Inline $-Cylinder | Standard Engine | 2.4L I-4 |
| Continuously Variable (CVT) | Standard Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| 25 MPG | City Fuel Economy* | 21 MPG |
| 30 MPG | Highway Fuel Economy* | 28 MPG |
Compare the 2018 Outlander & the 2018 Sorento
On top of their standard engines, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander and the 2018 Kia Sorento offer engine upgrades as you climb the ladder of trim levels. The 2018 Kia Sorento offers a 2.0L I-4 engine with Turbocharger as well as a 3.3L V6 to increase horsepower and torque, while also decreasing its fuel efficiency. The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander has an available 3.0L V6 which also increases its power while only taking a slight hit to its fuel economy. Every trim level of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander also makes available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and it comes standard with the 2018 Outlander GT 3.0 trim. The 2018 Kia Sorento makes AWD available only on its top five trim levels and it comes standard on none of them. On the interior, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander has spacious seating for seven, a 7” Touch Panel, and a leather-wrapped shift knob, standard. You can find all these features on the 2018 Kia Sorento too, but only as an upgrade. With a more efficient engine lineup, and more standard features on the inside and out, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander crosses the finish line ahead of the 2018 Kia Sorento. You can find the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander at D&E Mitsubishi in Wilmington, NC today.
