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Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

In comparing the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander is a better car than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid loses 53 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Outlander loses 51.1 percent of its value. This means the Mitsubishi Outlander retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Outlander base engine makes 181 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The Mitsubishi Outlander has an average safety rating of 4.26 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

43137

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

36150 - 48550

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

29995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

29401

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24635 - 34995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

46544

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

46544 - 46544

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

33932

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31731 - 35755

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.2 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.176



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Rankings

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 17

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

1 / 17

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

4 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

5 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

6 / 17

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

6 / 12

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

6 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

7 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 31

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

7 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 9

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

8 / 17

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

8 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

8 / 14

Best Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

8 / 9

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 9

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 36

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

9 / 31

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

9 / 13

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 14

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

11 / 36

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 14

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 31

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

12 / 17

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

12 / 17

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

13 / 31

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

13 / 17

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

13 / 14

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

13 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

15 / 36

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

15 / 17

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

17 / 36

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

18 / 31

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

23 / 36

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

23 / 31

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

24 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

24 / 28

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

27 / 31

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

28 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

32 / 36

Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

2 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 30

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

6 / 13

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

7 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

7 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

8 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

8 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

9 / 20

Best Small SUVs

9 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Small SUVs for Towing

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

10 / 18

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

12 / 18

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

15 / 56

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

17 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

18 / 19

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

20 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

20 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

20 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

22 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

24 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

32 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

33 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

36 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

37 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

48 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

55 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels

EX

Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels

ES, SE, SEL, Trail Edition

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.26 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

261 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.056 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not yet available

Engine Configuration:

Not yet available

Number of Cylinders:

Not yet available

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

12.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

10.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

64.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4652 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189.4 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3681 lbs

Width:

84.4 inches

Height:

68.7 inches

Length:

185.8 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Beige

Volcanic Sand

Black

Aurora Black

Blue

Mineral Blue

Gray

Interstellar Gray / Steel Gray

Green

Cityscape Green

Silver

Silky Silver

White

Snow White Pearl

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black Diamond / Labrador Black Pearl

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Green

Not available

Silver

Alloy Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond

Red

Red Diamond

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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