The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,200
€ 29,000
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 4.9 inches longer and 4.1 inches wider.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66.9
74.2
82.1
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.2 in
Width
70.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
66.9 in
Height
66.9 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 2.0X
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.34 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
XM
Generation
SH
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
4-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
447 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
159.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
