The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 39,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter and 3.7 inches narrower.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189
181.5 in
Length
189 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3258 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
19.01 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
SJ
Generation
UM
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
146 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.01 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
34 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
541 mi
Range
485 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
541 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
130.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
