The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 31,800

€ 32,800

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
69.1
74.2
82.1
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.2 in
Width
70.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
69.1 in
Height
66.9 in
106.3
184.4
103
179.5
184.4 in
Length
179.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
3957 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
XM
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
311 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.4 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
765 mi
Range
388 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
765 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Environmental Impact
133.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
181.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft