The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (09 - 12)
€ 30,700

€ 36,700

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
65.9
70.1
78.9
69.1
74.2
82.1
70.1 in
Width
74.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.9 in
Height
69.1 in
103
179.5
106.3
184.4
179.5 in
Length
184.4 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.53 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
311 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
674 mi
Range
753 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
753 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
135.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft