The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 32,200

€ 29,500

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0D is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4
1735
1795
2050
1755
1885
2085
1795 mm
Width
1885 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1735 mm
Height
1755 mm
2640
4610
2700
4685
4610 mm
Length
4685 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
4.97 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4
SJ
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4
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
172 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 bhp
172 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
350 NM
225 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
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11.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
11.21 kg/bhp
9.94 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
46 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
611 mi
Range
585 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
611 mi
585 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
125.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
800 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
531 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1582 L