The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 37,900

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 12.5 cm shorter, 10.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
1700
1780
2005
1755
1885
2085
1780 mm
Width
1885 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1700 mm
Height
1755 mm
2615
4560
2700
4685
4560 mm
Length
4685 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
335 kg
17.77 %

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
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with engagement by the vehicle's operator

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
2199 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 bhp
194 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
436 NM
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
196 NM
436 NM
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.72 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
10.47 kg/bhp
9.72 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
273 mi
Range
672 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
672 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).
152.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
625 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
531 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1582 L