The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 39,000
€ 27,500
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
66.3
74.4
84.3
66.9
70.1
78.9
74.4 in
Width
70.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
66.3 in
Height
66.9 in
109.4
189
103
179.5
189 in
Length
179.5 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.61 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
UM
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
5-speed manual 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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
22.94 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
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
23 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
485 mi
Range
273 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
273 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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).
181.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
181.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
