The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 25,900
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66.9
74.2
82.1
66.3
70.7
80.7
74.2 in
Width
70.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
66.9 in
Height
66.3 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 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.01 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
XM
Generation
SJ
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
457 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
541 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
