The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,200
€ 32,200
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
66.9
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
66.9 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 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.08 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
XM
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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 2400 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
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.71 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
24.71 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
39 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
447 mi
Range
611 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
611 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
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).
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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
