The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X (10 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 31,400
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 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 2.5X.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.5X
3770 lb
Curb Weight
No data
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
No data
No data
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.5X
XM
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
169 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
169 hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.5X
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.5X
▶ REPLAY
21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
KIA Sorento 2.4
21.92 lb/hp
0 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
28 mpg
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
585 mi
Range
401 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
585 mi
401 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
161.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft
