The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 30,600
€ 36,000
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 12.5 cm shorter, 10.5 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1675
1780
2005
1700
1885
2085
1780 mm
Width
1885 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1675 mm
Height
1700 mm
2615
4560
2700
4685
4560 mm
Length
4685 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
12 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
SH
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
145 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
242 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
10.62 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
45 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
631 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
760 kg
459 L
Boot Capacity
660 L
1649 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L
