The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 40,300

€ 39,000

€ 40,300
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 2.0XT is 20.5 cm shorter, 9.5 cm narrower and 5 cm taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1735
1795
2050
1685
1890
2140
1795 mm
Width
1890 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1735 mm
Height
1685 mm
2640
4595
2780
4800
4595 mm
Length
4800 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1624 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
201 kg
11.01 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
SJ
Generation
UM
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
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
350 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
6.85 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
33 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
439 mi
Range
485 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
485 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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 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
695 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1564 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L