The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 39,900

€ 35,600

€ 39,900
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 2.0XT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4
1735
1795
2050
1755
1885
2085
1795 mm
Width
1885 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1735 mm
Height
1755 mm
2640
4595
2700
4685
4595 mm
Length
4685 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4
1688 kg
Kerb Weight
1790 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
102 kg
5.7 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4
SJ
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FA20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
237 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
172 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 bhp
172 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 3750 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
350 NM
225 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
▶ REPLAY
7.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
7.12 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
33 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
439 mi
Range
565 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
422 kg
Maximum Payload
720 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
531 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1582 L