The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 30,600

€ 37,800

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0D is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
65.9
70.1
78.9
66.3
74.4
84.3
70.1 in
Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
66.3 in
103
179.5
109.4
189
179.5 in
Length
189 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4184 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
789 lb
18.86 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
SH
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.24 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
21.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
631 mi
Range
748 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
748 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1459 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft











46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft