2027 Kia Sorento vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 88.7, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…
2027 Subaru Outback
The 2027 Subaru Outback is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Outback AWD, is EPA-rated at 2…
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 88.7, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 88.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 73.6 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 88.7 |
Kia Sorento: model-level data · Subaru Outback: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Sorento | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sorento Hybrid FWD | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 37 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,700 | $2,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Sorento or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 88.7, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 Subaru Outback 88.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Sorento or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Subaru Outback: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.