The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 39,500

€ 31,900

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
18 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
XM
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.48 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
35 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
24 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
593 mi
Range
273 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
593 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
181.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
137.9 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 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