The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 35,000
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
68.3
70.7
80.7
66.3
74.4
84.3
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.3 in
Height
66.3 in
103.9
181.5
109.4
189
181.5 in
Length
189 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.65 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
SJ
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 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
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.75 lb/hp
21.07 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
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
654 mi
Range
496 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
496 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 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
