The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18)
€ 39,000

€ 30,500

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 19 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0D.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1685
1890
2140
1735
1795
2050
1890 mm
Width
1795 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1685 mm
Height
1735 mm
2780
4800
2640
4610
4800 mm
Length
4610 mm
2780 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
1825 kg
Kerb Weight
1562 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
263 kg
14.41 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
UM
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 bhp
145 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
241 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.86 kg/bhp
10.77 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
31 mpg
50 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
485 mi
Range
654 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
654 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1732 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L