The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 29,800
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13) Subaru Forester 2.0X
€ 37,200
 KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
70.1
78.9
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
103
179.5
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
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
3898 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
15.73 %
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic 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 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
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22.2 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Subaru Forester 2.0X
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
31 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
497 mi
447 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).
168.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
142.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 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
1636 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft