The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 39,800

€ 25,900

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer and 3.7 inches wider.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66.3
74.4
84.3
66.3
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
66.3 in
Height
66.3 in
109.4
189
103.9
181.5
189 in
Length
181.5 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4226 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
968 lb
22.9 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
UM
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
679 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
679 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft