The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 31,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic 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 2.2 CRDi.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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 ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.2 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
SH
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4-cylinder boxer 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
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
311 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
23 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
273 mi
Range
765 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
765 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
181.4 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).
133.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
