The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 29,900
€ 36,000
€ 29,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
68.3
70.7
80.7
66.9
74.2
82.1
70.7 in
Width
74.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
68.3 in
Height
66.9 in
103.9
180.9
106.3
184.4
180.9 in
Length
184.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.72 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
SJ
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.55 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
654 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
168.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
117.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft
