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

€ 40,300

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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
4595
4800 mm
Length
4595 mm
2780 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
1825 kg
Kerb Weight
1624 kg
2520 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
201 kg
11.01 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 bhp
237 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
241 NM
350 NM
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.86 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
31 mpg
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
485 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
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).
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1732 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1564 L