The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,200
€ 39,900
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 3.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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
180.9
184.4 in
Length
180.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.52 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
XM
Generation
SJ
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
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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 2.0XT
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.7 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
15.7 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
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
447 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 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).
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 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 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
930 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft
