Comparison - Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 2017 - vs - Kia Sorento SX 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Shogun, Beijing BJ2032 Tornado, Dodge Raider

Also called:

Kia Sorento R,Naza Sorento

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Average Price: 
42,528
Converted from AUD
Updated: 
29 Dec 2016
41,000
Updated: 
03 Jan 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2018
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
5-speed Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
23.25gals
18.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black / White
#283033
Deep Blue
#35507F
Red / White
#E43038
Storm Grey
#86878B
Himalayan White
#DCDBE0
Iceberg Silver
#A6AFBE
Clove Brown
#807474
Golden Beige
#868070
Color: 
Ebony Black
#070506
Platinum Graphite
#646464
Snow White Pearl
#DFDFDF
Titanium Silver
#666465
Remington Red
#9E050D
Sangria
#765F62
Polished Walnut
#49403E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Kia Sorento ranked #2 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Kia Sorento has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Spacious interior with high-quality materials
User-friendly infotainment system and controls
Above-average fuel economy from four-cylinder engines
Quiet, comfortable ride

Cons
Less cargo space than most

By: 
usnews.com

If you’re looking for a capable, convenient, and comfortable two- or three-row-crossover conveyance, the Kia Sorento is a solid choice. Once you’ve settled on the Sorento, however, the choices don’t end there. Seating for either five or seven, three engines, and both front- and all-wheel-drive variants mean there’s a Sorento for every taste.

Pros
Competent road manners,
Competent road manners,
attractive packaging.

Cons
Limited third-row access,
lifeless steering, pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2018 Kia Sorento ticks all the crossover-SUV boxes, especially in turbo-4 form.

Pros
Upscale feel
Cabin is solid, quiet
Turbo-4’s responsive tune
Well-controlled ride

Cons
Second-row seats need more support
Turbo-4? No third row
Third-row seat has slim space

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Diesel
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.13mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
23.00mpg
Engine type: 
Diesel
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
cyl
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.20L
3.30L
Torque: 
325ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
252ft-lbs
at 5 300rpm
Horsepower: 
189hp
at 3 800rpm
290hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
36.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio controls, Phone controls, cruise control switches
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Central door locking with keyless entry
Power door mirrors
Door mirrors with power fold control
Speed sensitive variable intermittent windscreen wipers
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Intermittent rear wiper and washer
Automatic dusk sensing headlamps
Accessory power socket
Room lamp
Front map lamps
Rear passenger reading lamps
Cargo area lamp
Interior lamp with time delay
Ignition key cylinder illumination
Puddle lights
Door courtesy lamps
Digital Clock
Coat hook
Sunvisors with illuminated mirrors
Sunvisors with ticket holders
Sunvisor extensions
High contrast instrument meter
Tachometer
Trip meter
Headlamps on warning
Door ajar warning
Low fuel warning
Remote fuel filler release
Tailgate inside grip
Jack and tool set
4WD indicator lamp
Automatic transmission position indicator
Retained accessory power
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
192.91in
187.40in
Width: 
73.82in
74.40in
Height: 
74.80in
66.50in
Ground Clearance: 
9.25in
7.30in
Front Track: 
61.81in
63.80in
Rear Track: 
61.81in
63.70in
Wheel Base: 
109.45in
109.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.60
39.50
Rear Head Room: 
40.03
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.20in
44.10in
Rear leg room: 
35.70in
39.40in
Front Hip Room: 
54.80in
56.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.30in
59.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
44.48in
56.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.12in
58.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.10cu.ft
73.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.10cu.ft
11.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
36.60degrees
16.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
21.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4971.00lbs
4101.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
iPod control
average fuel consumption

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
power steering
Hands-free entry
4 one-touch power windows
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket
Slide and recline adjustment
Driver height adjustment
Driver lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable headrests
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Heated seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
10-way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
leather
Bucket front seats
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear seat heater ducts
Recline and tumble fold up function
Centre armrest with cupholders
Height adjustable headrests x3
60:40 split folding function
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independant - double wishbone coil spring & stabiliser bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Independant - multi-link coil spring and stabiliser bar
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Rear air conditioning ducts
Rear seat heater ducts
Pollen filter
Electric sunroof with slide and tilt
Side and rear window demisters
Driver foot rest
Driver assist grip
Passenger assist grips
Rear air conditioning
Simulated wood trim on doors
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
yes
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
no
More Entertainment: 
Rockford Acoustic Design premium audio
6 speakers (includes 2 tweeters)
Antenna integrated in glass
USB Input
Bluetooth phone connectivity & audio streaming with voice control
Display Audio with 6.1" full colour touch screen
Mitsubishi Multi Communication System featuring 7" touch screen display with 3D navigation mapping and SD Card input
Rockford Acoustic Design premium audio
HDMI Input
iPod control
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Mast antenna
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
6 total speakers
USB Connection
3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Antenna integrated in glass
Rear roof spoiler
Chrome door mirrors
Door mirrors with integrated turn indicator
Chrome door handles
Body colour bumper
High mount stop lamp
Chrome grille
Chrome fog lamp bezel (front)
Side steps
Rear step bumper
Privacy glass
Door lower moulding
Chrome side protection moulding
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
Halogen headlamps
Headlamp washers
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Rear defogger
Intermittent rear wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.5
19 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
12-spoke alloy wheels
Secure sports spare wheel cover
Steel spare wheel
All season tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
Curtain SRS airbags
Active Traction Control (ATC)
Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body
3 point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts (all seating positions)
Auto Locking Retractor (ALR) seatbelts on outboard 2nd row seats
Turn lamp in exterior rear view mirror
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Automatic High Beam
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Multi mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
3 point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts (all seating positions)
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Turn signal mirrors
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*

Options

Packages: 
Sx Advanced Technology Package
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Locks
Side Step Bars
Cross Bars (Panoramic Sunroof)
Mud Guards
Tow Hitch (2.0T/3.3L)
Puddle Lights
Washer Heater
Interior Options: 
Cargo Tray (7 Seat)
Interior Light Kit
Cargo Cover
Cargo Net
SX Merlot Leather Seat

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Metallic, premium leather
#000000
Ivory, premium leather
#D8D5C4
Fourth generation: The fourth generation was introduced at the Paris Motor Show on September 30, 2006 , a makeover of the existing vehicle, which has been around since 1999). New interior and exterior styling were accompanied by enhanced safety with dual-stage SRS front airbags as well as new side-impact and curtain airbags. The Super-Select 4WD II system was retained, complemented by an improved Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) system and electronic brakeforce distribution. With skid plates, heavy weight components and 8.7 inches of ground clearance the vehicle retains its reputation as one of the toughest and most capable 4x4s. The engines were upgraded with the 3.2 L diesel gaining Common Rail technology, a DPF for cleaner emissions and producing 125 kW (167 hp/170 PS) and the 3.8 L V6 gaining MIVEC variable valve timing to boost power to 184 kW (247 hp/250 PS). Both engines meet new Euro IV emissions standards. The 3.0 L V6 is retained for the Japanese and GCC markets. From 2009, the 3.0L V6 engine was dropped in the GCC markets, and was replaced by a 3.5L V6 engine, rated for 141 kW (189 hp/192 ps) and 306 Nm torque. Further enhancements to the 3.2L Turbo Diesel in the 2011 model year saw the power and torque increased to 147 kW/197 hp/200 PS and 441Nm respectively. Engine meet new Euro V emissions standards. The 3.8L petrol engine remained at 184 kW and 329Nm (using 95RON fuel). There is also a panelled Van version available in markets where such a model can be registered at a lower tax rate. For the 2010 model year the Pajero gained a Rockford acoustic soundsystem and two interior color options, black and beige, in some markets. For 2012, this model has been minimally restyled and given an improved monocoque body and suspension. For the 2015 model year Pajero has received an updated front fascia with a revised grille, LED daytime running lights and a new spare tire cover. The interior design of the model is also slightly updated and it includes the metallic trim, the new piano black accents for the VR II, the wood grain trim for the Exceed and Super Exceed and the additional sound deadening material. The engines will be carried over and they will include the 3.0L V6 petrol and the 3.2L four-cylinder turbo diesel. Source: wikipedia