The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11)
€ 31,000
€ 30,600
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
69.1
74.2
82.1
65.9
70.1
78.9
74.2 in
Width
70.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
69.1 in
Height
65.9 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 2.0D
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.99 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
XM
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 1800 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
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.41 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.69 lb/hp
23.41 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
631 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
572 mi
631 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
129.6 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
164.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
