The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 40,300

€ 37,200

€ 40,300
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. The Subaru Forester 2.0XT is 9 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1735
1795
2050
1700
1885
2085
1795 mm
Width
1885 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1735 mm
Height
1700 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 GDI
1624 kg
Kerb Weight
1768 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
144 kg
8.14 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 GDI
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
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
350 NM
242 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
6.85 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
33 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
439 mi
Range
447 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
742 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L