Compare Kia Sportage vs Subaru Forester

Engine

2.4L Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.5L 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

18

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42

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.4L Inline-4 Gas

2.5L 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

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,305 lbs

3,449 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

1,653 lbs

1,500 lbs

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

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

Ground Clearance

6.4 in

8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

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

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

60.1 ft³

76.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

30.7 ft³

31.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

30.7 ft³

31.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

34.8 ft

35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Steel Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Burnished Copper
Clear White, Build Out: 09/30/2020
Pacific Blue
Sparkling Silver
Steel Gray

Crystal Black Silica
Crystal White Pearl
Horizon Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Jasper Green Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Cherry
Hyper Red
Snow White Pearl, Available: 10/01/2020

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

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Not Available

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Optional

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Optional

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Optional

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Not Available

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

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

Compare Kia Sportage vs Subaru Forester

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary