The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 30,700
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
66.9
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
66.9 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 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.45 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
XM
Generation
SH
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 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
145 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
457 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
674 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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
