The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 32,300

€ 29,000

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 4.9 inches longer and 4.1 inches wider.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66.9
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
66.9 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 2.0X
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.65 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
311 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.4 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
41 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
685 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
685 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
159.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
119.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft