The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Lineartronic (15 - 20)
€ 35,600
€ 30,000
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0X.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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 2.0X
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
15.13 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X
XM
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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 6200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.63 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
22.63 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
574 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
574 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
