The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 31,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0X is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
66.3
70.7
80.7
69.1
74.2
82.1
70.7 in
Width
74.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.3 in
Height
69.1 in
103.9
181.5
106.3
184.4
181.5 in
Length
184.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
644 lb
16.5 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
SJ
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
▶ REPLAY
22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.01 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
541 mi
Range
572 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
572 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
164.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
