Kia Sportage vs Subaru Outback
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The key differences
The Kia Sportage is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 177 hp, 11 hp more than the Subaru Outback's best.
The Subaru Outback is 209 mm (8 in) longer than the Kia Sportage.
Typical kerb weights are 1,697 kg for the Subaru Outback and 1,445 kg for the Kia Sportage.
In the US, the Kia Sportage has the better EPA rating at up to 43 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the Subaru Outback.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 114–177 hp (85–132 kW) | 166 hp (124 kW) |
| Torque | 191–417 Nm | 238–371 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8–12.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 160–210 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | 6 | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.3 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 24–43 mpg | 23–28 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | 430–470 mi | — |
| Length | 4,660 mm (183 in) | 4,869 mm (192 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73 in) | 1,879 mm (74 in) |
| Height | 1,660 mm (65 in) | 1,714 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm (108 in) | 2,745 mm (108 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,445 kg (3,186 lb) | 1,697 kg (3,741 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |