The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,900

€ 29,000

€ 37,900
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 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 2.0X.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 2.0X
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
17.78 %

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

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic 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
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 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
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.42 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
32 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
672 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
672 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
152.2 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
152.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
312 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
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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