The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 31,000
€ 27,500
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 2.0X ecomatic
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.99 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
XM
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.69 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
23 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
572 mi
Range
273 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
572 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
164.8 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
