The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 30,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter and 4.1 inches narrower.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
66.9
70.1
78.9
66.9
74.2
82.1
70.1 in
Width
74.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.9 in
Height
66.9 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 GDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.31 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 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 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 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
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
497 mi
Range
457 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
457 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
164.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1830 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft
