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Kia Sportage
2020 Kia Sportage
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$23,990
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7.3
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2020 Subaru Forester
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$24,495
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8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Sportage
2020 Kia Sportage Rear View Driving
2020 Kia Sportage Dashboard
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Subaru Forester
2019-2020 Subaru Forester Rear View Driving
2019-2020 Subaru Forester Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.5-liter Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60HR17
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire
P225/60HR17
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
29 MPG
City
23 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.9 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
377.2 miles
431.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
492 miles
547.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
176.4 in
182.1 in
Height
64.4 in
67.5 in
Max Width
73 in
71.5 in
Front Width
63.5 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
64 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
105.1 in
Ground Clearance
6.4 in
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
43.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.1 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.3 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.2 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.2 in
53.6 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,305 lbs
3,449 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,653 lbs
1,500 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60.1 ft³
76.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
30.7 ft³
35.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
30.7 ft³
35.4 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Burnished Copper
  • Clear White
  • Pacific Blue
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Steel Gray, Late Availability
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Jasper Green Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Hyper Red
  • Black Cherry Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Upgraded Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Upgraded Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Gray, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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