The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

€ 37,200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 31,900
 Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 ecomatic
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
74.2
82.1
66.9
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
106.3
184.4
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
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 ecomatic
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.34 %
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)

General

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
XM
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic

Performance

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic

▶ 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 ecomatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
19 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
273 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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