The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 39,000
€ 35,000
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 6.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0ie.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
66.3
74.4
84.3
68.1
71.5
81.3
74.4 in
Width
71.5 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
66.3 in
Height
68.1 in
109.4
189
105.1
182.1
189 in
Length
182.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
9.27 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
UM
Generation
S5
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 2.0ie
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
485 mi
Range
445 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
445 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
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).
127 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
