The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 35,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 2.4.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.96 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4
SH
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
148 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
23 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
273 mi
Range
565 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
166.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
