The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 25,900

€ 41,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Forester 2.0X is 6.7 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
66.3
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
66.3 in
Height
66.3 in
103.9
181.5
109.4
188.2
181.5 in
Length
188.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3258 lb
Curb Weight
4226 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
968 lb
22.9 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
SJ
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.01 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
541 mi
Range
669 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
669 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 2.0X
130.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft