The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 30,500
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
69.1
74.2
82.1
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.2 in
Width
70.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
69.1 in
Height
68.3 in
106.3
184.4
103.9
181.5
184.4 in
Length
181.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
8.65 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
XM
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
21.92 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
28 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
48 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
585 mi
Range
654 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
585 mi
654 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
