The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 31,900

€ 39,000

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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. The Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic is 24 cm shorter, 11 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1700
1780
2005
1685
1890
2140
1780 mm
Width
1890 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1700 mm
Height
1685 mm
2615
4560
2780
4800
4560 mm
Length
4800 mm
2615 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
275 kg
15.07 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
SH
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

4-speed automatic 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1994 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
148 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
196 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
10.47 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
23 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
273 mi
Range
485 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
485 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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L