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Kia Sorento
2021 Kia Sorento
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$29,390
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2021 Subaru Forester
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 36 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Kia Sorento
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
51
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Subaru Forester
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Rear View Driving
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Dashboard
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
53
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
186 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
175 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,794 lbs
3,449 lbs
4,330 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
3,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
29 MPG
36 MPG
City
24 MPG
26 MPG
36 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
33 MPG
35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr
5.0 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
16.6 gallons
17.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
451.2 miles
431.6 miles
615.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
545.2 miles
547.8 miles
598.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
188.9 in
182.1 in
194.9 in
Height
66.7 in
67.5 in
68.1 in
Max Width
74.8 in
71.5 in
76 in
Front Width
N/A
61.6 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
N/A
61.8 in
65.4 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
105.1 in
112.2 in
Ground Clearance
6.9 in
8.7 in
8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
43.3 in
42 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.3 in
41.2 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59 in
58.2 in
59 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
54.1 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
39.4 in
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.6 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
57.2 in
58.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
53.6 in
57 in
Third Row Leg Room
29.6 in
N/A
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
36.8 in
N/A
36.1 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
53 in
N/A
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
42.5 in
N/A
45.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75.5 ft³
76.1 ft³
84.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
38.4 ft³
31.1 ft³
48.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
12.6 ft³
31.1 ft³
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
35.4 ft
37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65HR17
P225/60HR17
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P235/65HR17
P225/60HR17
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Crystal Beige
  • Ebony Black
  • Everlasting Silver
  • Gravity Grey
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Jasper Green Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Moon Dust
  • Opulent Amber
  • Ruby Flare Pearl

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Glacier White Pearl
  • Passion Red Tintcoat
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Gray, Cloth Upholstery
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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