The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 29,500
€ 29,800
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 2.0X is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
66.9
70.1
78.9
69.1
74.2
82.1
70.1 in
Width
74.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.9 in
Height
69.1 in
103
179.5
106.3
184.4
179.5 in
Length
184.4 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.87 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
SH
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
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic 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 6000 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
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
497 mi
Range
585 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
585 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
