The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 37,200
€ 27,500
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 ecomatic is 4.9 inches shorter and 4.1 inches narrower.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
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 ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
12.9 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
23 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
273 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
