The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (17 - 18)
€ 29,800

€ 35,800

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 2.0X is 9.4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
66.9
70.1
78.9
66.3
74.4
84.3
70.1 in
Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.9 in
Height
66.3 in
103
179.5
109.4
189
179.5 in
Length
189 in
103 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3285 lb
Curb Weight
4052 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
767 lb
18.93 %

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

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 6000 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
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
42 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
497 mi
Range
788 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
788 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1482 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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