Kia Sorento Sport Diesel
0/5 (0)
$58,280
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS
0/5 (0)
$62,640
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Sorento Sport Diesel
Overview
Pajero Sport GLS
2020
Year
2020
2151
Engine
2442
148
Power
133
Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
7
Seating
7

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

Sorento Sport Diesel
Specification
Pajero Sport GLS
2151
Engine Capacity
2442
Smartstream CRDi
Engine Code
4N15
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Turbocharged
Aspiration
—
148
Power
133
440
Torque
430
AWD
Drive Type
4WD
6.1
Fuel Economy Combined
8.0
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 / 60R18
Tyre Size
265 / 60R18
19" alloy
Wheel Size
18"
5
Number of Doors
5
7
Seating Capacity
7
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
3-link coil spring
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
7
Number of Airbags
7
2000
Towing Capacity
3100
11.6
Turning Circle
11.0

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Sorento Sport Diesel
Dimension
Pajero Sport GLS
67
Fuel Tank Capacity
68
4815
Length
4825
1900
Width
1815
1700
Height
1835
2815
Wheelbase
2800
176
Ground Clearance
218
1930
Kerb Weight
2065
179
Boot Space
131

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Sorento Sport Diesel
Feature
Pajero Sport GLS
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Sorento Sport Diesel
Feature
Pajero Sport GLS
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Sorento Sport Diesel
Feature
Pajero Sport GLS
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Sorento Sport Diesel
Feature
Pajero Sport GLS
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Diesel Utility

Sorento Sport Diesel
Feature
Pajero Sport GLS
Trailer Sway Control
Side Steps
Tow Bar Prep

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Kia Sorento Sport Diesel

Pros

  • +MQ4 Sport diesel is listed around 148 kW / 440 Nm with AWD in current AU Sorento coverage
  • +Eight-speed automatic diesel path with about 2000 kg braked towing in Kia AU tables
  • +Seven-seat layout with strong mid-range diesel torque for family highway work
  • +Five-star ANCAP narrative covers the MQ4 Sorento
  • +Drive Wise active safety (AEB, lane keep, blind-spot) is standard on recent Sport diesels

Cons

  • −Diesel AWD kerb weight is high versus the petrol FWD Sport
  • −AdBlue / DPF behaviour depends on duty cycle and is not stored as a single cell
  • −Cabin NVH rises when the diesel is worked hard
  • −Feature allow-list for diesel omits Reverse Camera and Alloy Wheels rows
  • −Exact urban/highway economy splits vary by MY and are left blank

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS

Pros

  • +Seven-seat practicality
  • +Strong towing capacity
  • +Good off-road capability
  • +Proven diesel drivetrain
  • +Excellent warranty support

Cons

  • −Small boot with third row
  • −Ride can feel firm
  • −Ageing interior design
  • −Diesel noise under load
  • −Some safety tech missing

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Kia Sorento Sport Diesel

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Our Recommendation

Choose Kia Sorento Sport Diesel if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Kia Sorento Sport Diesel leads on value and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS leads on practicality.

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