The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)

€ 35,000
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 40,300
 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) Subaru Forester 2.0XT
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 8.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
66.3
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
74.4
84.3
68.3
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
66.3 in
Height
68.3 in
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
109.4
189
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)
103.9
180.9
189 in
Length
180.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3580 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.13 %
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18)

General

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
UM
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT

Performance

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
496 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
496 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft